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July 24, 2019

It’s better not to know the trick

that lets the caped man 

saw the girl in two.

We look for clues each time

the hoop is passed — 

delighted not to see the strings.

We want to trust the hand

that puts us in the box,

not hunt for mirrors up a sleeve — 

enough to know 

that we’ll emerge intact

when hearts spin close to blades.  

Eyes are fooled by sleight of hand,

the tip of finger on a willing spine.

We know there’s no such thing as magic.

But who can resist a wizard’s wand 

with every frog a kiss away

from prince?


Paula Rudnick is a former television writer and producer who has worked the past 30 years as a volunteer for nonprofit organizations.

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