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Preposterous

Preposterous that she should spank her little boy For being sleepy at eight o’clock in a fine restaurant [Preposterous that I didn’t tell her what I thought About her inappropriate, unstylish, huge bouffant!] I would have gotten the whole incident off my chest Stepping outside my comfort zone, saying my piece, But I would’ve jeopardized our whole family dynamic By coming down on my insipid, lousy-parenting niece. THIRD PLACE WINNER written September 24, 2021 for "'P' Contest, Old or New" poetry contest sponsored by Constance La France

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/5/2021 12:38:00 PM

Very powerful words and reactions on every side Milt. Congratulations for your win! Blessings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2021 1:36:00 PM

Thanks so much for your kind thoughts, Sam. I appreciated the read and the comment.

Constance La France

Date: 10/5/2021 8:47:00 AM

Milt, congratulations on your win in my "P" contest with this poem, well done ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2021 12:32:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. I did enjoy your contest.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/28/2021 5:39:00 PM

this is SO cool. It is short enough to keep my interest and also just very clever, Milt. Love it!! (and congrats)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/28/2021 8:05:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. I appreciate your comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/27/2021 9:47:00 PM

Preposterous that you did not spank the mommy here. Ha! Love thinking of it.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/28/2021 8:21:00 AM

I had to grit my teeth. I can't abide that sort of thing. But, it is important to keep the family dynamic in tact wherever possible.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/27/2021 2:21:00 PM

Dropping back with many congrats on your win Milton:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/27/2021 2:24:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. It was way down on the list, and I really didn't expect a mention, but I enjoyed writing it.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/25/2021 5:50:00 AM

It's something I've observed too and it must be so difficult to have to keep one's mouth zipped, well penned Milton:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/25/2021 9:53:00 AM

It is, Jan. I have to bite my tongue when I see things like that. Thanks for your read and your thoughtful comment.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/25/2021 4:07:00 AM

Amen! People need a license for most anything, but any idiot can have a baby. Sometimes, mostly at Walmart, I am horrified by some people's behavior and once or twice (when I don't think I'll be shot) I have intervened. Well and truthfully said! ...CayCay

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/25/2021 9:56:00 AM

Thank you, CayCay. Yes, you do have to be very careful about intervening. But, I think we often want to do so, particularly on behalf of a child.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/25/2021 2:54:00 AM

Discretion better than valour sometimes! Great write, Milton!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/25/2021 10:03:00 AM

That is so true, Unseeking Seeker, and unfortunately none of us can cure all the ills of our society. A tight lip is generally the best way to respond to injustice.

Anthony Biaanco

Date: 9/24/2021 8:43:00 PM

Hi Mlton I enjoyed the hard hitting direct approach in this piece. Anthony

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/24/2021 9:50:00 PM

Thanks, Anthony. I'm glad you enjoyed it.