My soul gives
and you taketh
there is no bargaining
in love and marriage
only trial and error
practice makes perfect
Your outlook colours your world
Cynicism is no way to move forward
Bite into life with optimism
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: 1st place 2025
I was startled by what I had seen,
neighbors’ kids on my porch looking mean.
I said, “Boys, you scared me!”
They responded with glee:
“Good! We’re practicing for Halloween.”
Practice tenderly the harp
the cistern strings.
Practice methodically,
memorizing the melody.
Practice faithfully
the soothing piece,
the highs and lows
with guts and steel,
the pedals pressed,
the ups and downs
within the frame —
the ascent and descent
of ministerial angels -
a dreamy Jacob’s ladder.
Practice with elegant gown,
where you fade
and your soul flies
as you close your eyes.
The heavens so close,
you feel the clouds float by,
the angelic hugs
and in serendipitous
godspeed —
you play the leaping harp
by our Savior’s knees.
Kim Rodrigues © 5/14/2019
They Say practice makes perfect,
But I'm only practicing Emptiness
They say it's because of heartbreak
But really I haven't had the privilege,
The only reason for my heartache
Is I haven't played life's cribbage
Practice makes perfect
Give it your best
And its definitely worth it
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