L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Random Thoughts On the Humdrum

I have wondered about mundane things
Would they have become spectacular,
Noteworthy, perchance, balls of strings
If given purpose, a splendid piacular?
Not everything is special and/or pristine.
Actually, most things are commonplace
Not everything is a finely-tuned machine
Like the works behind the watch’s face.
So much of life, I think, is run-of-the-mill
Which accounts for same ‘ol, same ‘ol.
I am inclined to believe boredom relates
To an impetus to achieve a desired goal
It’s not good to leave life to the fates. 

Written July 17, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger July 17, 2022 at 10:12 PM "Actually, most things are commonplace" - they truly are; if we were honest. L Milton Hankins July 18, 2022 at 8:40 AM I think so. It should be our goal to make the commonplace special in our lives, to be thankful for what is.

Michael Tor July 17, 2022 at 9:09 PM I agree Milton. Taking some risk in life are worth taking. I have taken many. Most good. Enjoyed reading.

Tom Cunningham July 17, 2022 at 2:35 PM Well up till now I have no pages in my book of life that says regret, my motto in life is try anything once and go for it. Tom L Milton Hankins July 17, 2022 at 6:58 PM I'm with you, Tom. Neither do I. I've done a few things I'm not proud of, but I've always tried to do my best. That's enough for anyone!

Jenna Logan July 17, 2022 at 12:48 PM I don't believe I could leave my life in the hands of fate if I tried. Now THAT would be sadly uncaring and mundane of me! L Milton Hankins July 17, 2022 at 1:21 PM My motto has long been, "Go For It!" If it flops, oh well. If it is a rousing success, bask in it. But, FGS, go for it!