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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
June 2, 2022 at 4:16 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.
Hankins Avatar
June 2, 2022 at 9:39 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!
Walimbe Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 10:15 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!:)
Hankins Avatar
May 29, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Thank you so much, Komal, for your understanding and insightful comment on my poem.
Rigoler Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 12:27 PM
Good advice, Milton. It's like complaining about the weather – we can't change it. / Maurice
Hankins Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 12:33 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!
Baker Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 5:05 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
Hankins Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 5:39 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.
Cunningham Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 12:34 PM
We all want the quiet life but sometimes we just have to bite back. Tom
Hankins Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 12:55 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)!
Logan Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 12:07 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.
Hankins Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 12:24 PM
Amen, Jenna. AMEN!
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