L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

With Jaundiced Eye

With jaundiced eye I look at the politician’s vow
To make our world a better place in four years,
Cure all our ills, and provide calm for our fears,
And I say to myself, skeptically, exactly “How?”

With jaundiced eye I look at those who claim
To be patriots, but with angry words and deeds
Go about spreading discord and planting seeds,
Saying despicable things, obviously seeking fame.

With jaundiced eye I view the biased news media
And wonder the truth of any situation they report
“Doesn’t anybody report just the facts, anymore?”
Allow me my own analyzing without your insignia.

With jaundiced eye I look at magnificent towers
Built for “the glory of God,” on the backs of poor
Folks who fear the fiery pits of hell, for sure,
If they fail to pay homage to the “godly” powers.


Written June 15, 2021
For “Jaundiced Eye” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

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Keith Dovoric June 18, 2021 at 7:16 AM A piece with a message -- who knew that was a any longer a possibility? From the form (love the A-B-B-A) to the content (lucid, sober sentiments throughout), this is surely well-crafted and serious work, all the more so against the backdrop of these vapid times. L Milton Hankins June 18, 2021 at 7:56 AM Just telling it like I see it, Keith. Glad you read it and commented. I appreciated it.

Caren Krutsinger June 17, 2021 at 2:53 AM This is heading right up the hill to the winner's circle, Hank. L Milton Hankins June 17, 2021 at 8:48 AM Ah, we'll see. I was just trying to write about these things as I see them.

John Lawless June 15, 2021 at 4:07 PM HEY, careful, you could put your eye out with that pen.....Great job L Milton Hankins June 15, 2021 at 4:14 PM Thanks, John. I try to be careful because I know sometimes I go too far out. A skeptic at heart, I think.

Michelle Faulkner June 15, 2021 at 2:20 PM Yes, it is sad that reality and science are ignored and the media (both right and left) favor ratings over facts, a very insightful piece~ L Milton Hankins June 15, 2021 at 2:25 PM Thank you so much, Michelle, for your kind and thoughtful comment on my poem. I really appreciate it.