A Knot

If a knot is what you’ve got,
Then it isn’t there for naught;
Such a snag occurs a lot
And solutions must be sought.

Though a glitch may give you pause,
It will get your brain in gear
To find fixes for the flaws
That you wish you disappear.

So the trick is to untangle,
Work around or start again,
But frustration makes you mangle
What you’ve finished up ‘til then.

Thus, whenever you’re confronted
By a knot or glitch or snag,
Keep your temper nicely blunted
And don’t let your spirits sag.

Resolution may be waiting
If you’ve patience, grit and pluck,
Though, of course, there’s no debating
It can’t hurt to have some luck.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mcleod Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 5:50 PM
great rhyme
Hunter Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 7:15 AM
Haha...yeah a little luck never hurt...;) Nice clever poem ilene. It's been a while. Hope life is treating you well!
Johnson Avatar
March 18, 2014 at 9:35 PM
Now if I can just adhere this wonderful wisdom to my own rash reality. Bty, I've just had some luck. It doesn't hurt. :) Peace. :)
Pettit Avatar
March 18, 2014 at 8:39 PM
Boy Scouts earn badges for learning how to tie different kinds of knots. You have written this poem as well as many of your previous entries. Another good job, Ilene.
Johnson Avatar
March 18, 2014 at 7:22 PM
this is just great Ilene. Love, it. Thank you for commenting. Love, Joyce
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