L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

The Feel of Mud Oozing

The feel of mud oozing between my toes
Watching an ant going about its business,
Bizarre ideas crossing my mind are those
Causing my brain to spiral into dizziness.

I am captivated by silly, mundane things
That no one else would think of trying,
Like writing a poem about guitar strings
Or feeling elation when a mouse is dying.

I need no affirmation for small trivialities
Merely recognizing that they do exist
Acknowledging my need for frivolities,
I could mention a few more on my list!

Things that captivate my full attention
Are those things pricking my imagination
There are far too many to get a mention,
Making me exclaim, "What in tarnation!"

Written October 6, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger October 8, 2022 at 7:25 AM I count on these things daily for inspiration "I am captivated by silly, mundane things" and I am never disappointed, Hank. Never! L Milton Hankins October 8, 2022 at 7:59 AM I so agree with this way of thinking, Caren. Me, too!

Becky Forbes October 6, 2022 at 1:27 PM Seems this is the mind of a true poet... watching quietly, even the silliest detail, then painting it in words for others to live through your eyes. Weird thoughts are like a poet's air, in my humble opinion! L Milton Hankins October 6, 2022 at 1:34 PM Oh, I love this phrase, "Weird thoughts are like a poet's air..."

Michael Tor October 6, 2022 at 12:53 PM Each thought is valuable Milton. It is shared and recognized by those that maybe never had them but by seeing and learning they can appreciate. Thanks for sharing my friend... L Milton Hankins October 6, 2022 at 1:22 PM I suppose that is true, Michael, but I have a plethora of weird thoughts!