Puzzles

What's the appeal,

of these demanding questions,

that could be tricky & aggravating, 

coming in difficult settings... 

Puzzles,

These brainteasers, 

could be very perplexing, 

challenging our mental capacity. 

Testing our intelligence, 

since ancient times,

making us clever,

and even wise... 

Shared in tales of adventures, 

asking riddles, to gain the rewards,

even planning various mazes,

to intrigue and confuse visitors. 

Chakravyuha to Chaturanga,

Ostomoachion to Tangrams,

every region has developed,

their own version of puzzles. 

Even now, there were so many,

Wooden jigsaw to Rubik's Cube,

Sudoku using basic mathematics,

to some complex higher theories.

Our evolution has been intertwined,

with development of human society,

exploring our problem-solving skills,

through various games and studies. 

Puzzles... 

It's a great exercise of brain,

letting us improve cognitive functions,

helping in memory, & critical thinking,

also reduce our stress and anxiety.

Yet, it takes a lot of learning,

frustrations of setbacks, & failures,

practicing enough, to reach the clarity,

achieve the bliss...

A sense of accomplishment!