In search of a strategy,
a manoeuvre that's adept,
with an obvious analogy
that others will accept.
.
An elegant solution
with a simple line of sight.
A corporate contribution
that's logical and bright:
.
that's possible; sensible,
that's ethical and good,
that's plausible, defensible,
and easily understood.
.
A nifty, thrifty, plan of course.
A steady, ready, driving force.
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© Tim Grace, 28 October 2010 (Revised: 5 January 2022)
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Tim Grace
A first impression has a lasting effect - it makes a notable difference. In a subtle way that’s who I am as a poet. A ‘first impression’ looking for the gentle ‘twist’ that draws attention to a novel observation.
The steps to losing a child
Step One: Lose a child. Not what anyone wants to happen and nothing you can do to change it, but you can go through steps to becoming happy again. You can go through steps to loving again. You can go through steps to become a new you because after losing a child you will never be the same person you once were.
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Comments (2)
Oh this was so relatable! I gotta plan everything beforehand!
To the reader: It's the obvious that speaks most convincingly for it holds true what is familiar and evident. Unfortunately, the obvious truth all too soon becomes mundane and therefore tires of enthusiasm to drive new change. It takes a brave soul to suggest the obvious, however true; hardly the suff of enterprise and innovation; best not without good reason. Unless, that is, a fresh view of the obvious is drawn and gives rise to "why didn't I think of that?" To the poet: It was important that this poem did nothing too strenuous. Its success relies upon a simple presentation of obvious poetic solutions; very predictable, very familiar. It was also important that having posed the issue as a strategic search for a plan it did nothing to deliver the proposition or deliver a plan. The search was seeking a strategy not an answer.