L Milton Hankins Poet Villanelle

One Poet's Confession

Sometimes my mind wanders aimlessly
I find myself indulging in silly frivolity,
When I think about it, rather shamelessly.

Occasionally I pen things distastefully,
Not considering my life’s finer quality
Sometimes my mind wanders aimlessly.

Often, I am reminded of this by family
In their special positions and filial capacity
When I think about it, rather shamelessly.

And taken to task, I react apologetically,
For I sometimes get trapped in triviality
Sometimes my mind wanders aimlessly.

I’m guilty of some silliness unabashedly,
I have even written my share of parody
When I think about it, rather shamelessly.

Most of these I’ve kept sealed hermetically
Lately, I’ve indulged in some bawdy comedy
Sometimes my mind wanders aimlessly
When I think about it, rather shamelessly.

written March 23, 2022
revised March 24, 2022

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Indiana Shaw March 25, 2022 at 5:33 AM On writing some of my works, Milton, I have come to think how blessed I am, that I have a delete button that works . . . ; ) Indiana Shaw March 25, 2022 at 11:47 AM Spring clear out, Milton . . . ; ) L Milton Hankins March 25, 2022 at 8:29 AM Ah, I think we understand the feeling, Indiana. I deleted a whole poem just yesterday because I saw it as completely without merit.

Bill Baker March 24, 2022 at 4:17 PM A truth for many of us, Milt. Sad to say, I am one. Your friend, Bill L Milton Hankins March 24, 2022 at 6:34 PM I wish I had a dime for every piece of drivel I've turned out.

Mike Gentile March 24, 2022 at 11:49 AM I think we all feel that way some time or another Milt! I know that I do and sometimes, i write things of questionable taste, lol. it's a part of us, I think that folks understand ! happy Thursday !! L Milton Hankins March 24, 2022 at 3:30 PM Mike, thank you so much for your encouraging comment. You always make me feel good about something I write, and I appreciate it very much. Happy Thursday to you!

Caren Krutsinger March 24, 2022 at 2:57 AM I am thrilled that it does "wander aimlessly" this is how he finds the best parts of yourself to pop into your poetry, my friend! Meditative thoughtlessness is a rare gift; not easy to do! L Milton Hankins March 24, 2022 at 10:34 AM So true. I have always loved "wool-gathering" as my grandma called.

Jeff Kyser March 23, 2022 at 8:37 PM I’m probably contributing to the delinquency of a miner, will try to clean up my act, lol. Gotta be careful who you hang out with here, especially the new riff raff Jeff Kyser March 24, 2022 at 6:06 AM I knew you’re no minor, Photo gives that away, No, a miner of words, Finds new gems every day. L Milton Hankins March 24, 2022 at 2:22 AM LOL. So true, Jeff. So true. If only I were a minor again! No. No, thanks.