Playing With Poetry

“Just One More Piece”

Just one more piece
Then I’ll make a drink
I’m doing the edges first
But there’s a missing link

My back is breaking
But the picture’s taking shape
Dogs need walking
But they’ll just have to wait

The sun has risen
My hunger pains are sharp
Just another few pieces
Whoops, now it’s getting dark

The final few pieces
My muscles are feeling taught
“Extreme Jigsawing”
A new Olympic sport?

J.Shipton
2025