Perfectionism, or: Poetry

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by ben Alexander

A tricube

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I know, I
know, I know,
I know, I

live, knowing
perfection
is merely

illusion;
still, I must
write just so

Tricube rules:

Each line contains three syllables.
Each stanza contains three lines.
Each poem contains three stanzas.

12 thoughts on “Perfectionism, or: Poetry”

pvcann August 20, 202115:18 Reply

And because you know – it’s okay – carry on with the wonderful work such as this 🙂
1. ben Alexander August 20, 202115:45 Reply
  
  🙂 thanks, Paul!
  
  Shabbat shalom,
  David
Cindy Georgakas August 20, 202104:16 Reply

I know feeling well!!!!! You did prove it for sure!💖
1. ben Alexander August 20, 202109:03 Reply
  
  yeah – it’s… an ongoing challenge for me. *sigh*
  
  ❤
  David
  1. Cindy Georgakas August 21, 202120:51 Reply
    
    Sigh back!!!!
    💖🙏
Diana August 19, 202120:09 Reply

Love the use of colors in this one❤️
1. ben Alexander August 19, 202120:48 Reply
  
  I was trying to point out how much of a perfectionist I am – did it work? 🙂
  1. Diana August 19, 202120:49 Reply
    
    Absolutely! 🤗🤗🤗
Limp Cabbage and Soggy Chips August 19, 202112:33 Reply

This is brilliant. I don’t think I can write a tricube. Must try…
1. ben Alexander August 19, 202113:52 Reply
  
  sure you can – why not?
  ultimately, it’s just 27 syllables
Lucy August 19, 202111:56 Reply

Ah, the writer’s dilemma! It’s a pain especially when we want each line to be perfect in impact, structure, and rhythm. Well said! I love how this shows that even though we know nothing can be perfect, we want our own definition of perfection to show even if it is an illusion. ❤️❤️
1. ben Alexander August 19, 202113:51 Reply
  
  impact, structure, and rhythm.
  
  That threesome seems like the perfect fodder for a tricube, Lucy
  
  😉
  David