She solves puzzles
and spends hours at the computer,
trying to get high score on Bejeweled or
the perfect triple letter triple word score
in Word Feud,
her mind ever-working
trying to figure out a solution
within the confines
of established rules.
He writes poems
and jokes for future ad libs
trying for the perfect combination
that will pierce the façade
with honesty and laughter,
his mind ever-working
trying to figure out solutions
to problems that
may not even exist.
No contest:
she’s smarter than
This is just cool!
ReplyDeletethis is really cool..and smart..
ReplyDeletesmiles..enjoyed the re-read..and writing poetry is a bit like solving puzzles as well...isn't it.?
DeleteVery nice! and thank you for your comments.
ReplyDeleteah.. very clever indeed
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect balance to me!
ReplyDeleteha! love it.
ReplyDeleteI like it...ha..ha...(you are going to make a lot of women happy with this)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a familiar scenario. Very perceptive!
ReplyDeletehaha now I don't know if I agree with that..haha
ReplyDeleteCool and clever !
ReplyDeleteha yes i think perhaps she is...fun read...
ReplyDeleteha. i still think she is...smiles...thanks for joining us on this journey man...i love having you around the pub...and some days wish it was a real place and we could share a cup of coffee...
DeleteI say different strokes for different folks!
ReplyDeleteHaha - love this :)
ReplyDeleteIt's what makes the world go 'round. Yin and Yang. Good example - good work!
ReplyDeleteI like the he she format, and agree that in most cases the she will win the smart award. You created a solid, smart, and dependable voice in this poem.
ReplyDeletewell done, what a clever piece of work
ReplyDeleteLOL both are me cuz i sit and write poem and play bejeweled in between
ReplyDeleteOh, you clever one! Like it!
ReplyDeleteShe may be the smarter but who gets the comments?! :)
ReplyDeleteha, great juxtaposition.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Too funny, and I know EXACTLY what you mean! Great write!
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Now you have me wondering how often I'm trying to solve problems that don't exist! :) Thank you poet friend!
ReplyDeleteDo you really think so? Liked it then, like it now. Clever!
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure about that conclusion! :D Both activities are fun in their own way, but poetry is definitely easier to share. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice, thank you for the laugh!
ReplyDeleteI really like the juxtaposition of the two...and using "ever-working" in both stanzas is a great tie.
ReplyDeleteAs always, Mosk...love your work.
I remember this one... Still think it is great. And yes, I enjoy our cyber-friendship!
ReplyDeletei remember this one, loved it then, love it now.
ReplyDeletei can relate!
Ha I love this. The poet vs the realist? I still prefer being the dumber one. Is dumber a word...great poem!
ReplyDeleteHa I love this!! Yet I still prefer being the dumber of the two :)
ReplyDeleteHa I love this. I still prefer being the dumber of the two :)
ReplyDeleteLove it. We're all trying to solve some problem or other - I have a special place in my heart for all who like to play with words, whether within the confines of rules or not. I raise my glass to you both!
ReplyDeleteI love this. :)
ReplyDeleteplayful intimacy! one popping bubble wrap, the other making tea. I'm smiling.
ReplyDeleteone popping bubble wrap, the other making tea!
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