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Turn a Deaf Ear

Turn a deaf ear to unnecessary whining For what we take in can affect our mood ‘Tis better than engaging in maligning, Never to respond with a comment rude. Written May 27, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2022 4:16:00 AM

Terrific advice; I rarely give the whiners attention or time. I spend it on people who have few complaints but lots of laughter and joy in them.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2022 9:39:00 AM

There you go! Good! Whining is one thing I never allowed my children to do even when they were babies. I don't of anyone, with the exception of other whiners, who enjoy a whiner!

Komal Walimbe

Date: 5/29/2022 10:15:00 AM

Great advice Milton! I can relate to one of the lyrics of a famous singer "Sunshine on the street at the parade ,but you would rather be in the dark ages" Like what's the use of complaining or whining unnecessary when it is not going to help improve the problem? Hugs and blessings!:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 10:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Komal, for your understanding and insightful comment on my poem.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 5/28/2022 12:27:00 PM

Good advice, Milton. It's like complaining about the weather – we can't change it. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2022 12:33:00 PM

Absolutely, Maurice. But, I am also aware, that sometimes we are "fed up," have "had enough" and simply must respond for our own well-being. Then, I say, go for it! Whining, however, I detest!

Bill Baker

Date: 5/27/2022 5:05:00 PM

Good advice, Milt. We all have good days and not so good days. I haven't been around here long, but already regretting a few things I've said without thinking first. We're mostly adults here, so we'll just have to let some things go, some of the time. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/27/2022 5:39:00 PM

Oh, I know exactly how you feel, Bill. I, too, have written things and posted them that I later regretted, but once they are out there, they are seen! Yep, we just have to keep moving ahead, one step at a time, and hopefully always getting better and gaining ground. Say no more.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/27/2022 12:34:00 PM

We all want the quiet life but sometimes we just have to bite back. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/27/2022 12:55:00 PM

You are so right about that, Tom. There are times I just get tired of it and I will lash out. I'm even written some pretty mean poems (of which I'm not the proudest)!

Jenna Logan

Date: 5/27/2022 12:07:00 PM

That should be the mantra of a few around here. No one would have reason to fire shots back at anyone if everyone played nice and quit maligning those of us who would gladly share the playground.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/27/2022 12:24:00 PM

Amen, Jenna. AMEN!