Life is work
to get right
like those trig problems
that graph into flowers
exacting, tedious, just doable and
beautiful when it comes together
(always with a side
of headache and doubt
full of eraser
dust, pencil smears)
The NaPoWriMo prompt for Day 20 was to write a poem that states the things you know.
Graceful Press Poetry 
I have absolutely loved reading these “What I Know” poems and each one makes me wipe a tear, and smile big. Like you’ve all found the secrets…the well of answers.
pencil smears…such a fantastic image of our mistakes and corrections.
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Thanks, Kir, for the kind words and the nudge to read others’ take on this–I could use the inspiration!
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your words are always “right” , never doubt that. 🙂
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❤
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I love it! Check out my new book when you get a chance http://wrappedinskin.com/
Be well!
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Another great poem — I really like this!
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Thanks very much! You made my day with that “another.” 🙂
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‘Erasure/dust, pencil smears” — love this! Great metaphor!
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Thank you. Now I can’t honestly say that I don’t use math in everyday life. 😉
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I’d never thought of trigonometry problems as flowers before! You see beauty in so many things 🙂
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It’s important to look very hard for the bright side when dealing with math problems!
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My eldest daughter loves maths. I find that pretty strange to understand.
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