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Rugged Patches

Along life’s pathway we encounter rugged patches
Times when nothing seems to go as we planned,
Smelling the roses is often accompanied by scratches
But, overall, wouldn’t you agree life is quite grand?

Written March 19, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Jennifer Proxenos Date: 3/20/2022 4:51:00 AM We ,have to accept the good with the bad, I'm with you all the way, we have one life on this planet, we should all try to make it work, and yes Life is great. Well said Milton. Hugs, blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/20/2022 8:47:00 AM Thank you, Jennifer. It's good to be optimistic about the future no matter what the present holds for us.

Shirley Hawkins Date: 3/19/2022 10:43:00 PM So true and beautifully put. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/20/2022 8:47:00 AM Thanks, Shirley. I suppose I'm a cockeyed optimist at heart.

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/19/2022 8:07:00 PM Pure wisdom, Milt -- and the lines flow so well. ~ from a grand father Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/19/2022 8:23:00 PM Thanks, gw. Well, being a great-grandfather and owning a cat named Pearl, I've seen my share of "scratches."

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/19/2022 7:19:00 PM It really is grand! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/19/2022 7:40:00 PM Believe it or not, I was thinking of Buddy when I wrote this. I recalled the picture of what he did to your living room while you were at the grocery store. (LOL) Sometimes, he's a "rugged patch," but I'll bet he is really loving most of the time!

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/19/2022 3:03:00 PM So true Milton ,we often hit a few bumps in the road but I wouldn't change it for the world. Life is wonderful. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/19/2022 6:10:00 PM Aw, thanks, Tom. You bring so much joy to all us with your poetry. I'm glad you liked this one.

Ilene Bauer Date: 3/19/2022 2:08:00 PM i don't know if i quite share your enthusiasm, milton, but i very much enjoyed your upbeat (and beautifully rhymed) poem... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/19/2022 2:12:00 PM Thank you, Ilene. Overall, despite its ups and downs, some of which you can read about in my poems, I have had a wonderful life and I have made the most of what life "threw at me." So, yes, I'm pretty enthusiastic about life. I hope you can share most of it!