L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Think of Zero

Think of zero, nothing
Your mind will go absolutely blank as a page
Do not sing!

Practice nada,
Don’t be philosopher or sage
Magna

Ho-hum
No time to rage
Mum

Think of zero, nothing
Don’t be philosopher or sage
Mum.

THIRD PLACE WINNER
Written April 8, 2022
For “Minichu on Zero” poetry contest
Sponsored by Mohan Chutani

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Joanna Daniel May 11, 2022 at 7:22 AM Actually they say, women's minds keep overworking all the time, there is not a Blank box, unlike men's... so it's not an age thing, it's just how God created men and women differently, not just physically, but also in their mental setup:)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian May 9, 2022 at 3:04 PM Don't tell me your mind goes blank! Not when you win every contest I think you enter, Instead of boring you with congrats... I think I will just say...AGAIN, AGAIN and ......... L Milton Hankins May 9, 2022 at 5:57 PM Oh, thanks! I don't win like that, my goodness. And, yes, my mind occasionally goes blank and my muse goes on vacation!

Jeff Kyser May 8, 2022 at 3:47 PM Nice job! This one is whimsical and fun. L Milton Hankins May 8, 2022 at 4:55 PM Thanks so much, Jeff. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Joanna Daniel May 8, 2022 at 4:31 AM It's so difficult for us women to think of nothing, great write though, it's essential, I guess, congratulations:) L Milton Hankins May 8, 2022 at 8:28 AM Hi Jo, you mean your mind never goes blank? It must be an age thing with me.

Caren Krutsinger April 9, 2022 at 12:49 AM I am teaching the children at school how to still themselves, be silent, bring in quiet and draw zentangles. Many teachers have asked if they can put on music. The answer is NO. Many children do not have one second of noise-less-ness during a day. These are the ones that seem to be riled up all of the time. L Milton Hankins April 9, 2022 at 8:00 AM You are absolutely genius in doing this, Caren. I'm sure some children do not know what complete quiet means.