Reason A. Poteet Poet Dizain

The Land of Legerdemain

Let's look to the land of Legerdemain
locale with surprises by sleight-of-hand.
Cards, coins, magic wands tax one's eyes and brain;
absorbed, we watch street performers grandstand.
Legerdemain - skullduggery pre-planned, 
audience rapt in magic so diverse 
assistants can pinch your wallet or purse.
True talent of prestidigitation 
would never aid legerdemain’s perverse
misuse of skillful manipulation.

March 22, 2020

entry in Beth Evans' Delightful Dizains

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John Watt April 19, 2020 at 7:27 PM Love all the magic-related terms and phrases you incorporated: legerdemain, skullduggery, sleight-of-hand, and my all time favorite, prestidigitation. Congrats on your #1 win, Reason! Reason A. Poteet April 21, 2020 at 9:59 AM thank you, John, your reply is welcomed with open arms - 6 feet distant at least. Hope you are well and staying safe.

Jc Hawkens April 19, 2020 at 6:26 AM Congratulations on your win. This poem is a gem, absolutely brilliant. I love the whole magic, slight of hand carnival feel to it. Fav for me Reason A. Poteet April 19, 2020 at 4:32 PM Thank you, JC, for your glowing comment, 'tis appreciated and welcomed. A product of my travel to cities with street performers galore. I have been lucky thus far. Stay safe, Stay well.

Arturo Michael March 22, 2020 at 9:15 AM Everything has a price...these sorcerers would have your hands dipping into your bank...so many scams you don't know what to believe... Reason A. Poteet March 22, 2020 at 9:52 AM Such is humanity's inhumane tendencies. Thanks for commenting on this self-isolation Sunday. Usually I am in church at this time.