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Out of Turmoil Comes Change

Folks keep telling me our great society is crumbling Sincerely concerned for our nation’s well-being, I’m convinced there is entirely too much grumbling Much good that is occurring we go without seeing. Sincerely concerned for our nation’s well-being Let’s recall that history is rampant with upheaval, Much good that is occurring we go without seeing Remember time is a portrait of loss and retrieval. Let’s recall that history is rampant with upheaval Much positive change is often labeled malevolent Remember time is a portrait of loss and retrieval, Scarcely a decade major change was not prevalent. Much positive change is often labeled malevolent What is seen as dastardly may be quite beneficial, Scarcely a decade major change is not prevalent Our moaning and groanings are largely superficial. What is seen as dastardly may be quite beneficial I’m convinced there is entirely too much grumbling Our moaning and groanings are largely superficial Folks keep telling me our great society is crumbling. HONORABLE MENTION "Rhymed Poetry, Preferably Metered" Poetry Contest All Poetry October 30, 2022 Written October 21, 2022

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/22/2022 7:11:00 AM

Every country on this Planet is grumbling, in fact almost every person, do they not see the good as well - this is a profound write Milton, love it and hope that all will have reason to celebrate in the not too distant future, and acknowledge that our world has been created for us, so we should be thankful and accept the bad with the good, and collectively try and make it a better place for us all to live in. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/22/2022 7:59:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jennifer, for sharing your perspective on my poem.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/21/2022 7:03:00 PM

Milton your perspective is shared in a conveying hope of inspiration for misconstrued feelings of Political issues. Nicely written my friend. Time will tell, I guess hoping for the best in this America of ours. I certainly hope in your vision...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/21/2022 7:44:00 PM

Michael, as a student of history, I can look back at certain periods in American history when things were much, much worse and the future was even dimmer. So, with that in mind, I am hopeful.

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 10/21/2022 3:51:00 PM

You work wonders again with the pantoum! Well thought, superbly written! Elizabeth

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/21/2022 7:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Elizabeth.