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Random Quatrains

Some folks say I am quite good with words, But, I hesitate to believe what they say Should I have hired on with Merriam-Webster? Or better still, taken a job with Roget? People who do not particularly like me Have said that I am quite arrogant, But the truth is, I would rather think, That I am exceptionally self-confident! I try my best to do the right thing, As I see it, in every situation But making choices can be very difficult When they cause me more aggravation. I get awfully annoyed when folks are late Why can’t they start out a little earlier? The longer they tarry, the more PO’d I get, And, they wonder why I am so much surlier! Some folks say creative people are sensitive Even tip-toeing around not to hurt feelings But everyone is different, as I see it, Some like the apple, some like the peelings. Written April 6, 2021

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/6/2021 7:30:00 PM

Enjoyed your exceptional self-confidence and annoyance at the late person. Some we know will be late so perhaps give them an earlier time... checking my watch for your response ;)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 8:20:00 PM

Right on time, Kim. Hey, thanks for the read and your comment.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/6/2021 11:33:00 AM

Hi Milton, It might be correct to assume that your self-confidence level is very high, in my view. There may be envy about the wholeheartedly, but believe me, you are an excellent contributor to society, and you have made an incredible difference to the literary world. I enjoyed your poem; it's very well-penned—best wishes, Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 12:19:00 PM

Aw, Lasaad, you are indeed too kind. I appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments. Now I'll have to try and live up to them. Thanks so much.

Virginia Gelok

Date: 4/6/2021 11:29:00 AM

My husband is a professional artist and I really think you have been spying on him...honestly the picture you've painted with your words is definitely him... (and you?) lol

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 12:17:00 PM

LOL. See note to Ilene below. Thanks for reading these random verses. I appreciate you. Tell your husband his twin says, "Hi!"

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/6/2021 9:54:00 AM

i enjoyed your "random quatrains," l milton! i can particularly relate to the third one...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2021 9:56:00 AM

Thanks, Ilene. I think all of these were meant to go into a verse here or there, but they never made it, so I just put them together because my Muse is lazy this morning...and voila!