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Writing Something Worthwhile

I hope, my friend, I’m writing something worthwhile
If only one phrase, a line, a word worthy of your file
Something that will make you say, “Just my style,”
And put on your face, for a few moments, a smile,
Hopefully, I won’t write anything you think juvenile
Or, God forbid, any verse or two that seems hostile,
For then, I suspect, you might send me into exile
Or toss my feeble attempts to write poems into a pile
With a terse note on the top that labels them vile,
In any eventuality, I shall continue efforts to compile
For sitting and writing, I think, beats walking a mile!

written February 26, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Hilo Poet Date: 2/28/2022 6:36:00 AM Brilliant penning, Milt, of your unique word choices coalescing wondrously in this monumental end-rhymed singularity my friend, Aloha~William Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/28/2022 9:08:00 AM Thanks, William, for your kind compliment and thoughts.

Indiana Shaw Date: 2/26/2022 7:12:00 PM The thought of you excising your legs underneath the desk while pumping out the lines and the miles makes me laugh, Milton, the ingenious of it, as your poetry . . . ; ) Login to Reply Indiana Shaw Date: 2/26/2022 9:42:00 PM Noted, Milton, any excises at home is a bonus, I think, we can't survive just by our brains alone . . . ; ) L Milton Hankins Date: 2/26/2022 7:18:00 PM I have clogged arteries in my legs, so have several stents. Using the legerciser helps keep them functioning; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to walk much at all. It is a funny thought, I admit! BTW, I high recommend it if one sits at a computer most of the time. Very helpful!

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 2/26/2022 6:10:00 PM I rather be writing than walking a mile some days, other times, I chose the walk lol .Spoken like a true poet Milton :) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/26/2022 6:27:00 PM Ah, sweet Mystic Rose Rose, I think I understand completely what you are saying. Sometimes, when the muses are far from me and refuse to visit, and I can think of nothing worth writing about, I know the joys of a long walk! Then, interestingly, sometimes they will join me and fill my head with marvelous observations.

Marco Chies Date: 2/26/2022 4:55:00 PM I am living proof of the importance of your writing, Milton. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/26/2022 5:33:00 PM Aw, thanks, Marco, for saying that. What a nice, lovely thing to say. It lifted my spirits and made me want to do a better job of writing.

Bill Baker Date: 2/26/2022 4:34:00 PM Loved it! Milt. I'm right with you on this topic for sure. Bill Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/26/2022 5:34:00 PM Thank you so much, Bill. I really appreciated your read and your comment.

Jeff Kyser Date: 2/26/2022 4:23:00 PM I probably need another nom de plume for all my vile, juvenile, hostile poems that belong in exile! Always enjoy reading yours, top drawer, worthwhile, make me smile, crocodile! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/26/2022 5:34:00 PM Aw, thanks, Jeff. I really appreciate your good humor and your neat comments.

Sand Blown Date: 2/26/2022 3:17:00 PM ....walk a mile?.....you just jogged a mile .....stans sand Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/26/2022 5:34:00 PM Thank you, sand blown. I really appreciated your thoughts and your nice comment.

Jenna Logan Date: 2/26/2022 1:40:00 PM All of your writes are worthwhile reading. They’re never drivel that seems to have found their way onto the site lately. Part of the reason I’ve lost interest in reading and posting. Carry on with your fine poetry, Milt. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 2/26/2022 2:59:00 PM Aw, thanks, Jenna. It's good to see your face. Thanks so much for your kindness.