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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Date: 3/25/2022 5:33:00 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 . . . ; )
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Indiana Shaw
Date: 3/25/2022 11:47:00 AM
Spring clear out, Milton . . . ; )
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/25/2022 8:29:00 AM
Ah, I think we understand the feeling, Indiana. I deleted a whole poem just yesterday because I saw it as completely without merit.
Date: 3/24/2022 4:17:00 PM
A truth for many of us, Milt. Sad to say, I am one. Your friend, Bill
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2022 6:34:00 PM
I wish I had a dime for every piece of drivel I've turned out.
Date: 3/24/2022 11:49:00 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 !!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2022 3:30:00 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!
Date: 3/24/2022 2:57:00 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!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2022 10:34:00 AM
So true. I have always loved "wool-gathering" as my grandma called.
Date: 3/23/2022 8:37:00 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
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 3/24/2022 6:06:00 AM
I knew you’re no minor, Photo gives that away, No, a miner of words, Finds new gems every day.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/24/2022 2:22:00 AM
LOL. So true, Jeff. So true. If only I were a minor again! No. No, thanks.
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