Constructive Criticism
Learning a receptive attitude
Present front and center
limp but rigid
like a mannequin
eyes unfocused
every fingertip touch
each nodded instruction
inhabiting me
background processing
not taking action
action takes me
across the floor
muscle memory in action
practice
makes progress
perfect practice
makes perfect
perfection the goal
no one achieves
K.B. Silver
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K.B. Silver
K.B. Silver has poems published in magazine Wishbone Words, and lit journals: Sheepshead Review, New Note Poetry, Twisted Vine, Avant Appa[achia, Plants and Poetry, recordings in Stanza Cannon, and pieces in Wingless Dreamer anthologies.
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Comments (4)
💙 perfection is so hard to attain. We can only try
Well done dear
Fascinating poem and well written, good luck.
"Not taking action Action takes me Across the floor...." So apt and beautiful in description