Timing

Timing is the key to whether
Many things pan out.
We wait too long, we’ve missed the boat;
We know what that’s about.

Procrastination may cause
Opportunities to fade
And then regret kicks in
For the decisions we’ve not made.

The timing of a venture
May determine its success.
Too soon or late may wreck it,
Thereby adding lots of stress.

Comedians are criticized
If they can’t nail their timing,
Like rhythmless musicians
(Or a poet bad at rhyming).
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
August 7, 2022 at 10:53 PM
Love the last line!
Slaughter Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 11:09 AM
Timing I had when I was acting...and I hope I'm getting the rhyming thing down, now, as well. Your timing and rhyming are spot on in this delightful piece, Ilene.
Cunningham Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 12:47 AM
I'm a bit more relaxed these days but when I was at work I lived by the clock. Tom
Leffanta Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 6:27 PM
Send a copy to Musk! Aloha!
Hankins Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 1:27 PM
I really like your poem, Ilene, because it is so true from first to last word. Someone, I have no idea who, said "Timing is everything," and I tend to agree with that. You've pointed it out very well and with a touch of humor.
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