i) 1 + X = 2; Solve for X.
Ask if the one must have the X factor.
ii) 24/7 = ?
Divide your life into fractions and see
how many you're willing to share.
iii)1 + 1 = X
1 = X - 1
When the sum of the parts doesn't add up,
carry over, subtract, and balance the equation.
iv) 0.75 < 1
The ones that aren't whole
will try to round off to the nearest value.
But remember, every decimal point counts.
v) If you have trouble calculating positives and negatives,
or need to add and subtract,
keep the sign of the greater number
then it'll be exact.
About the Poem
This poem is wildly different from my usual style, but I just thought I'd try something fun and different in response to a writing course prompt to limit all figures of speech to a general thematic unity. So, every metaphor and word play is related to math, which is interesting because from what I've seen around me, relationships involve some serious calculated steps these days (which is also why I wrote it as a numbered list).
Also, if you've been counting the days, it's been 14 days, or 2 weeks of this 1 month of poetry. Half way through, almost! I'm 100% patting myself on the back right now.
If you have any suggestions, ideas or things you'd like to see me explore through my writing in the next two weeks, let me know! I'd be grateful for the prompts.