i can
pull
a rabbit
from
a hat
a dove
from
my pocket
make three rings
into
one
interlocked chain

i can
pull
the table cloth
off
of the table
and
not
disturb a dish
saw
a woman
in
half
guess
your card
any card

squeeze blood
from
a stone
turn water
into wine
escape
this safe
wrapped
in chains
at the bottom
of
the river

but
i cannot
find
love
nor happiness
nor joy
not
with
a map
a divining rod
and
a compass

i can perform magic to wile and amaze with a wave of my wand

but somethings are beyond my feeble tricks of the trade

illusions are one thing but emotions are tricker still