My bro & I play Lexulous continuously,
Making moves online at our leisure
Getting emails when it’s our turn,
Writing messages in a box
Near the puzzle’s game board.

And lately, I’ve realized in awe
Lexulous is a lot like Astrophysics.

On some Lexulous rounds I can settle
 For the word that up until then
Gives me the most points, 
Or I can try to go higher still,
Shuffling my letters, improving my skill,
Learning new words to score with at will,
Inventing others invalid for this game,
But great words just the same,
Who, were I a Dictionary Sentry,
Gladly would give immediate entry.

As for Astrophysics, its twin,
You can stop with your latest win,
Or go beyond, stay in the race, 
Plan for wiser missions in space,
Faster data downloads,
Finer tuned scopes,
And should your calculated hopes
Pay off, you’ll be singin’ in the rain,
 A glorious feeling expanding your brain.

The Cosmic Comedienne
Tucson, Arizona
12-14-2015