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Unclothed Thoughts

It is good to have been where you speak
     For the journey that molds your ideas
          Provides the apparel for your thoughts
               Unclothed thoughts reveal a barren mind.

written October 7, 2021
"BITE SIZE POETRY NO. 23" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Line Gauthier

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/11/2021 10:56:00 AM I am going to have t-shirts printed with this " Unclothed thoughts reveal a barren mind." Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/11/2021 11:09:00 AM If you do, let me know, and I'll purchase one! I thought it was a pretty good line myself. Not often do I come up with something really, really good, but I think this little quatrain is one of them. Thanks for your affirmation, Caren.

Susan Ashley Date: 10/7/2021 7:11:00 PM Indeed, Milt! Ideas sparkle when they are outfitted with reason, logic and curiosity and also when accessorized with things like knowledge, insight, experience and creativity for a pop of color! A fantastic poem.. love the last line. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/7/2021 7:32:00 PM Thank you, Susan, so much for your kind and thoughtful response to my verse. Yes, I agree with everything you said.

Virginia Gelok Date: 10/7/2021 6:09:00 PM Interesting thought. Much of our poetry is taken from our lives in some way or form. Thanks for your words. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/7/2021 6:42:00 PM Thank you, Virginia. I appreciated your visit, your read, and your comment on my poem.

John Lawless Date: 10/7/2021 1:40:00 PM AH, the naked truth hides from no one. Nicely done Milt Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/7/2021 6:43:00 PM That is so true, John. And, if only we could discover the undeniable truth in every situation. Pipedream, eh?

Eve Roper Date: 10/7/2021 1:31:00 PM is this another venting poem, Milt. Provides the apparel for your thoughts Unclothed thoughts reveal a barren mind. Good one. I've been one of the luck ones.. They don't bother me and I've been here 8 years. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/7/2021 2:23:00 PM Nope, Eve, this is not a venting poem. I was just sitting thinking about the origin of our thoughts and how they translate into speech...and this came out, so I wrote it down. I do, however, believe firmly that "unclothed thoughts reveal a barren mind." I'm so happy you have never had anyone here turn on you and try to make your life miserable. It is NOT a good experience. I think most folks either leave or don't respond, but some of us just have to say our piece, you know!