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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

Date: 5/11/2022 7:22:00 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

Date: 5/9/2022 3:04:00 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
Date: 5/9/2022 5:57:00 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

Date: 5/8/2022 3:47:00 PM

Nice job! This one is whimsical and fun.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/8/2022 4:55:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jeff. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/8/2022 4:31:00 AM

It's so difficult for us women to think of nothing, great write though, it's essential, I guess, congratulations:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/8/2022 8:28:00 AM

Hi Jo, you mean your mind never goes blank? It must be an age thing with me.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/9/2022 12:49:00 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
Date: 4/9/2022 8:00:00 AM

You are absolutely genius in doing this, Caren. I'm sure some children do not know what complete quiet means.