Rolling With the Punches

Sometimes things work out exactly
How you’d hoped they would,
With plans and people meeting up
In just the way they should.

However, that is not the norm
And, though you may prepare,
A perfect execution of
A plan is pretty rare.

Though rolling with the punches is
Not easy, on the whole,
It might be best when circumstances
Slip from your control.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Slaughter Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 10:48 AM
And just hope that not too many of those "punches" are...below the belt. A very astute commentary, Ilene.
Greenhough Avatar
August 4, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Grace comes from unrumpled cover up. I like this reminding poem.
Rigoler Avatar
August 3, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Nicely said, Ilene! And very true, darn it! – Maurice
Wolf Avatar
August 3, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Trust that there is a reason//that the mix-up will be pleasin'! I think so, anyway. Two thumbs up for this one, Ilene. Thanks, Gershon
Flood Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Sounds like a Plan B to me, Ilene. Nice rhyming as always. Terry
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