L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Using Discretion

It is important we do not get our knickers in a pinch
And wind up acting like the mean, old Grinch
Especially during this season of happiness and cheer,
Let’s lay aside our nasties and unleash them next year.
Surely if we can be kind and patient for the while
From our critics, we will most likely elicit a smile,
And, who knows, we may even forget our discontents,
For “discretion is the better part of valor” makes sense.

written December 3, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger December 5, 2021 at 1:43 AM Hey, let's do the first part of this line, but not the second part okay? "Let’s lay aside our nasties and unleash them next year." L Milton Hankins December 5, 2021 at 9:01 AM Well, the idea was that if we lay them aside now, we'll probably forget them by next year! You are so right, though.

Victor Buhagiar December 4, 2021 at 10:24 AM Well said. If only mankind were really kind to each other, what a happy place we'll be. Victor L Milton Hankins December 4, 2021 at 12:01 PM Truer words were never spoken, Victor. Thanks for your response to my poem.

Bill Baker December 3, 2021 at 1:22 PM I liked the quote, but it does take patience. Thanks for sharing, Milt. Bill L Milton Hankins December 3, 2021 at 3:52 PM Yes indeed, it does, Bill.

Maurice Rigoler December 3, 2021 at 1:18 PM Your wisdom, Milton, is the kind that goes in one ear and out the other. Sorry to play the Scrooge. / Maurice L Milton Hankins December 3, 2021 at 3:52 PM Unfortunately that is true, Maurice, which is one reason we must keep hammering home the "thought" over and over again.

Tom Cunningham December 3, 2021 at 12:35 PM Excellent advice Milton, words to live by. Tom L Milton Hankins December 3, 2021 at 12:53 PM I think so, Tom. Now, if I could only put it into practice on a regular basis!