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Early Learning

Daddy taught me:

When you work the puzzle without the box,
Your reward is greater
Wonder, surprise —
Satisfaction!

Build the frame first.
It’s your map.
Then connect colors and shapes.
Use your fingers, your eyes.
Seek the subtle nuance
That makes one piece right for another,
No other.

Persist —
Piece by piece,
One delight of discovery at a time
Until the great reveal:
Picture complete.

Then pause, stare.
Run your hands over your smooth work
Done.

Life doesn’t come with a box.

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Photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash

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