L Milton Hankins Poet Quatern

Whiners and Whisperers

I have little sympathy for constant whimpering
Playing the victim and saying, “Woe is me!”
With that self-conscious smirk of simpering
The sort of thing that repeats itself annoyingly.

Few things I experience will trouble me much
I have little sympathy for constant whimpering,
I find myself impatient with an unwanted touch
And that kind of tete-a-tete of sly whispering

In my presence, where I am constantly tempering,
These are types of behavior I cannot abide,
I have little sympathy for constant whimpering
So, whiners and whisperers, don’t sit by my side.

Give me that modicum of respect I have earned
Observe polite decorum opposed to whispering
In early childhood my father made sure I learned,
I have little sympathy for constant whimpering.

written October 18, 2021

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Shirley Hawkins October 18, 2021 at 4:23 PM I agree wholeheartedly with you, Milt. We have very little to whine or whisper about in comparision to others worldwide. L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 5:39 PM So true, Shirley. I'm afraid all of this whining and whispering is tearing our society apart.

Caren Krutsinger October 18, 2021 at 1:24 PM I feel the same way "I have little sympathy for constant whimpering." Professional victims do not see a welcome mat at my house. L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 1:35 PM Oh, how I get tired of hearing about their victimhood. You know, Caren, I do believe that we are all victims from time to time, but to dwell on it forever and a day??? No thanks! I don't want to hear it!

Jan Allison October 18, 2021 at 11:32 AM So well said, love the line about playing victim have seen it all too often in blogs and comments:-( hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 11:55 AM Yes, it is all too often, Jan. I agree wholeheartedly with Tom.

Tom Cunningham October 18, 2021 at 6:50 AM We have nothing to whine about especially when you see what others have to endure around the world. We should all be grateful that we live in a civilised society where we live in freedom. Tom Rico Leffanta October 18, 2021 at 11:44 AM Well said, Tom & Milton! In a world clogged with millions of refugees, what god wants to hear trite complaints? L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 8:11 AM Absolutely, Tom. My feelings exactly!!!! Thanks for your thoughtful insight.

Kim Rodrigues October 18, 2021 at 5:42 AM For sure. There is a difference in telling, and we can be compassionate enough to jolt someone out of their whimpering and whining if they are not looking for an answer. We must check ourselves too to see if we are patient but in most cases there comes a time for people to simmer down. Very well done, Milton! L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 8:11 AM Thanks so much, Kim, for your thoughtful and insightful comment on my poem.

Arthur Vaso October 17, 2021 at 10:01 PM Very well articulated! Great write! L Milton Hankins October 18, 2021 at 8:11 AM Thank you, Arthur, for your thoughtful comment.