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On Getting a Second Opinion

Some folks think their advice alone will suffice But I’m inclined to seek a second opinion -- On a few occasions, I’ve sought some thrice. I don’t think getting more knowledge is a vice, Even if solicited from a friend or companion Some folks think their advice alone will suffice. When I receive excellent advice, it is so nice Receiving affirmation improves my disposition On a few occasions, I’ve sought some thrice. Of course, for good counsel one pays a price Especially from a professional to reexamine Some folks think their advice alone will suffice! Opinions? -- sometimes it’s a toss of the dice Like playing a competitive game of backgammon On a few occasions, I’ve sought some thrice. It’s probably not good to ask an expert twice Seeking more advice doesn’t bring on a famine, Some folks think their advice alone will suffice On a few occasions, I’ve sought some thrice.
written April 22, 2022

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Date: 4/29/2022 5:30:00 PM
WoW! Milt, I don’t know how I missed this one. It’s one of the best Villanelle’s that I’ve seen on the site. It was well executed and it sound advice and common sense as well. I’m adding this to my fav collection. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2022 7:38:00 PM
Thank you, Alexis. I really appreciate your thoughtful comment.
Date: 4/26/2022 12:09:00 PM
I've missed reading you while away, but I see the depth of your thoughts clearly in this one. I'll catch up as soon as I can.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/29/2022 7:39:00 PM
Jenna - I tried to respond to your Soup Mail, but I got a note saying I could not write a Soup Mail to you. What gives????
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2022 12:14:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jenna. I went to comment on a poem of yours this morning and found you had turned off commenting. Anyway, I loved it. Glad to have you back!!!
Date: 4/25/2022 9:20:00 PM
I feel sorry for those who "think their advice alone will suffice!" I seek advice from EVERYONE! Unfortunately, it is often after I took action, for my own validation.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/26/2022 7:28:00 AM
We have to do what works for us individually, but I am prone to seek out lots of opinions.
Date: 4/24/2022 7:49:00 AM
An excellent vilanelle, Milton! I agree with Andrea's estimation of its wisdom. With some matters, however, no number of opinions will do, because some matters a beyond human understanding. Thanks for stopping by to read me today. / Maurice
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/24/2022 8:08:00 AM
Thank you so much for your thoughts, Maurice. I always enjoy reading your poems.
Date: 4/23/2022 8:07:00 AM
Of course, for good counsel one pays a price…and thus the poor suffer more. Good and wise villanelle! Happy day, Milton!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/23/2022 8:43:00 AM
Happy day to you, too, Kim. Thanks so much for your comment on my poem.
Date: 4/22/2022 4:17:00 PM
One of the best villanelles i ever read. So much common sense. I love it's basic language and rhyme. FAVE
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2022 6:52:00 PM
Well, Andrea, how sweet of you to say. Thank you so much for your insightful comment and for the FAVE. I really appreciate you.
Date: 4/22/2022 1:28:00 PM
Nice one!!! It reminded me of Mallarmé's famous poem, "A roll of the dice will never abolish chance"...
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2022 4:05:00 PM
And so true, I might add, Marco. Thanks!!!
Date: 4/22/2022 12:12:00 PM
Sometimes it's best to seek advice if you're not 100% sure of something, a wrong decision on your part could cost you more in the long run. Tom
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2022 1:09:00 PM
That is soooo true, especially when it comes to medical stuff. But, then, how do you know who to trust? It's pretty much a crap shoot, especially when they all have the same credentials.
Date: 4/22/2022 12:02:00 PM
Second opinions, and second and third estimates! Very true!
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 4/22/2022 7:25:00 PM
We’ve gotten some amazingly different quotes for the same work, sometimes folks don’t really want the job but they figure they will do it if the price is right.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2022 1:09:00 PM
I think so, Jeff, unless I have someone I really trust whom I know isn't trying to screw me!
Date: 4/22/2022 11:55:00 AM
Well thought and done! When my daughter was trampled by horses, I took her to three hospitals before finding a surgeon who did not want to amputate her left arm, a decision resulting in her employment today at DreamWorks Animation! Aloha!
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/25/2022 11:16:00 AM
Perhaps Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings" will inspire you to write a sequel as she also refused to sing the song until a second opinion persuaded her . . . . .
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/24/2022 11:08:00 AM
The medical profession is like any other, i.e., always looking to maximise profits rather than promote integrity! But who would remember Judy Garland, who thought "Over the Rainbow" was a "dumb, stupid" song, if she had not accepted a second-opinion? Aloha!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/22/2022 1:11:00 PM
Wow. I'd say she was a lucky girl! And her dad was not willing to risk her future. I'd say you had a gut feeling those previous hospitals were rushing to judgment, eh?

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