Ilene Bauer Poet Limerick

Puzzles

They say puzzles are good for your brain,
So to bolster those cells that remain
I do crosswords each day 
And on weekends, I may
Do acrostics or more in that vein.

All my challenges center, you’ll note,
Not on numbers, which might get my goat,
But on clues filled with words
Which, like grandkids and birds,
Are among those on whom I do dote.

It makes sense, since I really delight
In the words that I read and I write,
So if I can involve,
In each puzzle I solve,
All my brain cells, dementia won’t bite.

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Eileen Manassian August 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM I hope it works! I'm really terrified of getting dementia. What your doing should be good for keeping those brain cells and neutral pathways strong. Thanks for this poem and for your visit to my latest poem.

Jan Allison August 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM We are so alike in so many ways Ilene!! I too love word puzzles - I can manage a very simple sudoku but hubby does the more challenging ones:-) hugs jan xx

Rowena Velasco August 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM This is such a fun and clever read, Ilene! I love the lighthearted rhythm and wit—especially that last line, “dementia won’t bite.” A perfect blend of humor and truth. Word lovers everywhere can relate!