L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Response To Rude Darts

Keep me blocked, you cowardly wench,
Provoking but allowing no fair retort
Considering the Soup like killer sport,
Where the star is relegated to the bench.
While you continue to hurl your rude darts
Whenever you want to cause a stir,
Many Soupers see you as merely a blur
As faintly noxious as occasional f**ts
But I refuse to allow you reins unfettered,
Writing whatever you wish without rebuttal
Much of your garbage belongs in a scuttle,
You are obviously ignorant and unlettered.

written September 14, 2021
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Ann Peck September 20, 2021 at 11:37 AM OK, it was a her not him. Sorry. You know, Milton, there is so much hate and anger now that I can't understand, it seems best to ignore it, because maybe the angry person delights in making us become as angry as they are. Take good care, my friend. L Milton Hankins September 20, 2021 at 1:24 PM Thank you so much, Ann. You certainly do make a good point. I'm trying my best to put it all behind me and enjoy my time on PS.

Ann Peck September 20, 2021 at 11:27 AM Well, you told him! I'm totally in the dark on this one, but I thought we were supposed to be supportive on soup. People with ugly words should confine them to Twitter. By the way, I find your poetry moving and beautiful. L Milton Hankins September 20, 2021 at 1:23 PM Ah, Ann, thank you for your sweet and supportive comments. I enjoy your poems, too. We might be a mutual admiration society.

Caren Krutsinger September 20, 2021 at 11:16 AM Oh my goodness! Oh oh oh oh oh I have no words. I really cannot think of anything to add. POTD - really? That is creepy too. L Milton Hankins September 20, 2021 at 1:23 PM Well, I really think it's time that I just let all of it go. Remember your motto! It's really a shame, and I think I am most saddened by the fact that several people are being harassed by her. Also, it saddens me that some people whom I respect seem to be supportive of her.

Ilene Bauer September 15, 2021 at 12:20 PM Well said, Milton! I will never understand why someone has to attack another person whose beliefs are different. One of the first things I remember learning was, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, keep your thoughts to yourself.” I was younger than school-age and I understood it. Some people never do… L Milton Hankins September 15, 2021 at 3:08 PM Thank you, Ilene. Some of us have just simply had it with this woman who continues her harassment, but blocks us so we cannot respond to her. She also uses her comments on other's poetry to say nasty things. She has been reported to Admin, but they reward her with P.O.T.D. How's that???? I don't understand it, because Admin informed me that her behavior was unacceptable on P.S. I thought they would do something about it. Apparently not!

Mark Koplin September 15, 2021 at 11:20 AM I’m glad to see you using poetry to speak your mind. Awesome! L Milton Hankins September 15, 2021 at 3:09 PM Thank you, Mark. See my response to Ilene. Some of us have just had it with this woman!

Jenna Logan September 15, 2021 at 3:49 AM I applaud your rebuttal and your right to state your opinion without being chastised and called names. Let her through darts at us and America…we’re all still standing and stand for something far greater than her misguided delusions. Well done, Milt! L Milton Hankins September 15, 2021 at 8:43 AM Thank you, Jenna. I appreciate it. Jenna Logan September 15, 2021 at 8:03 AM I saw that she referred to some of us as “lunkheads.” That’s uncalled for and shows her true nature. I know you well enough to know that your temperament is not one that is easily riled, but she’s been trying to torment both of us for some time. I don't find fault in your setting things aright. L Milton Hankins September 15, 2021 at 7:27 AM Thanks so much, Jenna. I wasn't sure about putting this poem on Soup, but I do think I have a right to strike back, particularly when she has me blocked. I also resent her taking jabs at me when she comments on other people's poems. I didn't post this until I read what she said yesterday.