Just For Fun

I’ve given up on perfection – it’s
just not me; without saying, also
given up on trying to be perfectly
imperfect – really the same

every now and then tried
but beyond my control
managed to get something
right

not in the definitive sense
(whatever that is) of right
vs wrong...but occasionally,
by sheer luck, following a 
method that seemed to work -- 
right or wrong farthest thing
from my mind

truth be told, most things that
work, really do not work for
the reasons we believe – future 
scientific discovery, can make
lame any intellectual ego

So, only certain that this poem
is not perfect, nor perfectly
imperfect – which leads me
to, whether I am beginning
or have begun?~ not to exclude,
doing or done?~ I will then 
conclude, perhaps every poem is a
won, when having been written

just for fun!?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rodgers Avatar
March 19, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Hello Joe, This one made me smile and wry, effortless, and dancing on the edge of its own logic. You’ve got a way of making deep thoughts feel like a casual shrug, and that’s a gift. Maybe perfection’s overrated, but this poem? It lands just right. Fun indeed! Spring Blessings, my Friend, Daniel
DiMino Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Thank you, Daniel; smiles are good...what the heck, Just For Fun. Blessings my friend!
Williams Avatar
March 19, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Dear Joe,your poem is like the ultimate existential juggling act — perfectly imperfect and delightfully self-aware! It takes the pressure off perfection, and instead, dances in the beautiful chaos of trying, failing, and sometimes stumbling upon something that just works. So well written ...Hugs
DiMino Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Thank you, Maria; we take ourselves too seriously maybe, too often; I mean, God made comedians also. Thank you, my friend.
George Avatar
March 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM
"On earth the broken arcs and in Heaven the perfect rounds." - If we believe in Robert Browning, we will never strive for perfection. However, your poem is perfect in an imperfect way. Just fun, dear Joe.
DiMino Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
That is beautiful! Browning deserves the honor of being a great poet. Love that! Thank you, Valsa!
Dietrich Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This is super cute. . . . For being just for fun
DiMino Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I'll take cute any day. And, Super!~ even better! Blessings my friend.
Greenhough Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Each one of us has his own style. There is no right or wrong. You will shine through your words. I like your poem.
DiMino Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
So true! Thank you, Hilda; have a wonderful evening.
Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
- I did one for fun... a few minutes ago :))) - Perfect is boring, Joe :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Just for fun, my favorite, I will go look. Thank you, Anne.
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