L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Take Pride In Your Achievements

Why do some folks belittle an education
Looking down on those with degrees?
Jokes about the educated in circulation
Making learning like an unwanted disease.

Many smart folks are ashamed to admit
Their diplomas, degrees, and certificates,
For some will laugh, calling them unfit 
Like they are unappreciated illegitimates.

All of us have some needed unique ability
We all make up our societies’ inclusion --
Some with limitations, others’ great agility
We must never on others cast aspersion.

Written August 26, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger August 28, 2022 at 10:39 PM I have no idea, especially PHD -piled high and deep? What? This is crazy to me! L Milton Hankins August 29, 2022 at 8:05 AM So many times, when I have mentioned my education, I get a sarcastic response. I'll bet that has happened to you, too, Caren. I don't know why some people resent education.

Michael Tor August 26, 2022 at 9:50 PM You have earned it my friend, and succeeded in attaining. Show and be proud of. To the scoffers, they can only wish on achieving and dreaming. An effort rewarded but more importantly the knowledge acquired and the application of. Thanks Milton love the honesty in this one my friend... L Milton Hankins August 27, 2022 at 8:01 AM I believe it is true, Michael. I have heard people rebuffed as bragging or gloating whenever they even mentioned their degrees. It is sad because most of us worked very heard to get where we are. At least we shouldn't have to hide it.