L Milton Hankins Poet Rondeau

Suspension of Belief

Are lingering sighs, while expressing disbelief
Showing some frustration ere welcome relief,
With sincere, rapt attention to what it entails
Carefully absorbing the minutest of details,
Sometimes with the aid of a silk handkerchief.

Then, too, observing the most foolish mischief
Showing itself in a variety of impetuous motif
Sending one off the straight and narrow rails,
                                        Are lingering sighs.

A heavy sigh can denote suspension of belief
Or registering information requiring a debrief, 
To assure utmost security from whatever assails
Attention-getting, to be sure, notice never fails,
Quite different from sudden breath-taking grief 
                                        Are lingering sighs.

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Caren Krutsinger July 11, 2022 at 9:06 PM "Attention-getting, to be sure, notice never fails," I believe they are often attention-getting. L Milton Hankins July 12, 2022 at 7:43 AM Yes, I think so, too. They are quite noticeable in conversation.

Joe Maverick July 8, 2022 at 12:26 AM You put a lot in here, well so it seems To me Milton, gets me thinking anyway' I hope you are doing well ? L Milton Hankins July 8, 2022 at 8:26 AM Thanks, Joe. I appreciate your thoughts.

Bill Baker July 7, 2022 at 3:46 PM Interesting perspective and thought-provoking. I liked it my friend. Write On! Bill L Milton Hankins July 7, 2022 at 5:06 PM Thanks so much, Bill. I loved writing this one, and I'm glad you found it thought-provoking.

Shirley Hawkins July 6, 2022 at 6:05 PM Lovely. L Milton Hankins July 6, 2022 at 6:46 PM Thank you.

Jeff Kyser July 6, 2022 at 4:20 PM I like this! I sent you mail L Milton Hankins July 6, 2022 at 6:46 PM Thanks a bundle, Jeff. You are correct. Oops!

Marco Chies July 6, 2022 at 2:51 PM beautiful L Milton Hankins July 6, 2022 at 3:19 PM Thanks so much, Marco. You have been silent recently. I have missed your poems!