Painters strive for the perfect stroke Comedians look for the perfect joke Writers seek to engage or provoke **** stars strain for the perfect poke Students grind, hoping they won’t choke Trump derides his conviction as a hoax Yachtsmen yearn for the perfect boat Social climbers aspire to be bespoke Politicians pretend to be regular folk Workers yearn to throw off their yoke Golfers train for a consistent stroke Flyers pray their Boeing isn’t broke Stoners want the ultimate **** A smile is what I want to provoke . . A song for this: Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan
From Merriam Webster’s “Word of the day’ list: Deride: subject something to harsh and bitter criticism.