When Words Fail

Times may come when words will fail ~~ Emotions will run high, and tears prevail. written December 21, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/23/2021 12:52:00 AM

I think the time is now.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/23/2021 8:48:00 AM

Well...I've lived through worse times, Caren. I think of Vietnam and all those young men and women who never got to come home. Lots of tears when I was growing up, which is why I am such an advocate of anti-bullying. The years my mother was suffering and dying of cancer. I don't know. I like what Anne Frank said.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/22/2021 6:44:00 PM

WoW! Milt, This is such a wise and truthful couplet that many can relate to. Great job-Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/22/2021 6:48:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. It was, I believe, the first two lines of a poem I wrote...and then I thought, those two lines stand alone with great meaning for lots of people. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/22/2021 10:28:00 AM

A wise observation Milton. Have seen it first hand. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/22/2021 12:00:00 PM

Yep, I certainly have, too,...many times!

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 12/22/2021 1:51:00 AM

There is much truth in your epigram. Sometimes words fail me especially as English is a foreign language for me.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/22/2021 7:54:00 AM

It must be frustrating, but you do a wonderful job with the English language. I speak English (American-style), Spanish, and a smattering of French. I'm a great promoter of learning languages. I think they are an important step toward better understanding internationally.