I worked a jigsaw puzzle.
It was good for me.
Why? Because at first it was
one big mystery!
I stared and stared
and stared at it.
I wondered how I'd ever make
500 pieces fit.
I thought and I decided
to start off with the border.
Soon all the pieces with straight backs
were in their proper order.
Then I started filling in
and making blocks I spotted.
Some were sky, they all were blue.
The dogs were polka-dotted.
Sometimes I got frustrated.
Sometimes things went well.
Sometimes I was happy.
Sometimes I would yell.
But I kept on because
my uncle made a bet.
He said "You know the answer's there.
You just haven't found it yet."
He said "The plan you made was good,
and very logical.
You made the border and the sky.
Just don't give up. That's bull!"
Then, when I would almost stop
I remembered what he said.
The answers lay before my eyes
if I did not quit, instead.
I GOT THAT PICTURE PUZZLE DONE!
And many more since that first one.
And I've solved many problems, too.
Find out if it works for you!
Copyright © 2000, David Austin
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