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Thinking About My Poems

Occasionally I write a pretty darn good poem Worthy of a place in any collection of verse But sometimes I wallow in meaningless drivel Writing nonsense and, undoubtedly, worse! I love when flowery phrases drip from my pen Even indulging myself in words clearly archaic But, too often, without ever realizing it’s true I write stanzas I think good, but they’re prosaic It makes me feel so proud when I craft a poem That fits together like a colorful cut glass mosaic. Written January 27, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/28/2022 10:59:00 AM

I enjoy it when this happens "That fits together like a colorful cut glass mosaic." Often I am surprised by what my poem has chosen to do.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/28/2022 11:52:00 AM

Indeed, sometimes we just have to let them write themselves. If something goes wrong, you can always blame Trixie!

Bryan Norton

Date: 1/28/2022 8:57:00 AM

Hi Milton This is a wonderful poem, about poems. I like everything about it. It is a great feeling when everything comes together, at last. Your verse is delightful, your rhyme is superb. Thank you, by the way, for being the only person to provide me with a comment since Jan 11. I know I need to read and comment more myself. Take care.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/28/2022 9:20:00 AM

Well, thanks, Bryan. I read almost every poem that appears in the New Poems every day, but I only comment when I am particularly moved to do so. I must have really been impressed by your poem to make a comment. Why others don't I have no idea. Yes, I have found that comment breeds comments and, of course, I am deeply committed to responding to each comment I receive.

Deb M

Date: 1/27/2022 4:35:00 PM

No drivel this time Mr Milton! A lovely non drivel poem which I enjoyed! Deb Drivel xx Ha

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/27/2022 5:04:00 PM

Thanks for the compliment, Deb. Sometimes I have to "fish" for them, eh? (chuckling)

Terry Flood

Date: 1/27/2022 2:50:00 PM

There’s nothing quite like reading that poem back for the first time and knowing you’ve written something special. I’m sure you’ve written very little drivel, Milt. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/27/2022 3:07:00 PM

O my God, Terry. You have no idea. I write some drivel every single day...some I erase never again to see the light of day, but, occasionally, I put one on here. Then, a week, a month later I read it go, "Oh my god, what were you thinking!" Thanks for your comment. You are too kind!