Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

National Crossword Puzzle Day

My pencil is ready;
The boxes are bare.
I look at the clues
That are luring me there.

I always begin
With the first clue across,
Continuing on
Until I’m at a loss.

I do not despair 
If a few I can’t solve
But begin on the down clues
With extra resolve.

The empty spots beckon;
They yearn to be filled 
And if I’m successful
I’m quietly thrilled.

Today is the date when
We puzzlers cheer 
For since 1913,
Once a day they appear.

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Caren Krutsinger December 26, 2020 at 1:06 PM I admire crossword puzzle people. My mother loved them. They are frustrating to me. I rarely got half right. Like your rhymes though

Rico Leffanta December 22, 2020 at 11:49 AM I used to teach college students the way to pass exams is exactly the same as completing a crossword, i.e. first answer the ones you are certain about, knowing the answers will provide clues to answering the questions you are not certain about. Thanks for the reminder! Aloha! Rico

Kim Rodrigues December 22, 2020 at 6:53 AM Always love your writings, Ilene! Love this. My favorite is the jumble. My dad started me on them. Mom sends me one to solve every so often. So proud when it comes to me!! Merry Christmas!

Beryl Edmonds December 21, 2020 at 5:05 PM I enjoy doing crosswords too Ilene, didn’t know today was National Crossword Puzzle Day. Fantastic write.~ Belle

Robert L. Hinshaw December 21, 2020 at 12:35 PM Thanks for reminding me, Ilene! I'm a cross word puzzle nut and one of those who work them with a pen - Bob H

Jan Allison December 21, 2020 at 12:23 PM I am not so good at crosswords especially if they are cryptic but i do the ones in the puzzle magazines which are quite simple:-) another gem flows from your pen:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen December 21, 2020 at 11:48 AM - Great written, Ilene :) - Have a wonderful Christmas ... and a virus-free new year 2021 :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)