Thirty Seven Down

Spelling Words Well

Love and Death,
the rest, details,

empty blocks in
life’s crossword
puzzle. Fill in
your blanks
the best you can.
Guess, surmise,
or let it go.
Use a pen or
use a pencil.
Time and luck
complete the spaces
you can’t manage.
Skill’s an illusion.
The moving hand
writes. No matter.
In the end,

Love and Death,
the rest, details.