Figures
When you think in headlines
And feel in math
You say the right thing at the right time
You never need a calculator to add up the world around
you
Sharply rendering words of wisdom
Is habit
Easy as pressing buttons
But how?
Up your clever quotient by five
And you’ll be fine
Yet
The words do not add up on paper
As in real life
Good decisions times nine
Plus more for good luck
Equals happiness squared
Figures
A day late
A dollar short
Letters and numbers line by line
Flip the switch on and off
The answers do not lie
Jamie Desena-McFarland
Jamie Desena-McFarland is a freelance writer based in
Merritt Island, Florida. She has worked in grant writing, news writing, content
writing and writing consulting. Jamie is also addicted to ballet. Find her on
LinkedIn @Jamie Desena-McFarland and on Instagram @jamiedreamsofdancing.
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