L Milton Hankins Poet Quintain (Sicilian)

When Everything Was Simpler

“Peace on earth, goodwill to [wo]men,”
When I was a child unburdened by worry
Takes me a long way back to a time when,
With not a care in the world, why hurry?
Everything was simpler, less chaotic then.

written December 20, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger December 23, 2021 at 1:18 AM You cannot beat the simplicity of simple times. L Milton Hankins December 23, 2021 at 8:28 AM Hey, I love that line. "You cannot beat the simplicity of simple times." You should put that on Soup as an epigram. It's really good!

Bill Baker December 21, 2021 at 8:03 AM There really is such a thing as " the good old days ", afterall. Thank for the trip back, Milt. Bill L Milton Hankins December 21, 2021 at 10:27 AM I think so, Bill. I'm not sure we can recover them, but the memories are nice and mostly satisfying.

Tom Cunningham December 20, 2021 at 1:59 PM I remember those care free days when everyone had time for each other. Now your lucky if you get a nod in the street Tom. PS, you seen admins blog, finally. L Milton Hankins December 20, 2021 at 2:01 PM Yes, and I am very happy that we seem to have gotten their attention. Hopefully, this may put an end to some of the foolishness that is going on. Thanks, Tom.