Seems Like Magic

I think to myself,

“Gee, that sounds like a neat phrase.

Maybe I can use it later.”

What to do?

I’ve often wondered how a Priest, Minister, Rabbi or Imam

Comes up with a new sermon/subject

Every Saturday/Sunday.

A preacher friend once confessed

That he keeps a few sermons

In his back pocket

For emergencies.

I keep phrases the same way,

Presenting each one

With a serendipitous flourish

At the right time and in the right place,

Polishing each to a perfect shine

Then presenting it to the world

In a flash.

It seems like magic

But its really just careful planning

And an eye for detail.

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