So many tasks go so much better when one has all the parts

But, occasionally - things are packed with neglect for the art

For it certainly is an art to remember all the stuff in the box

Without which - the guy at the other end - often gets stuck ...



Having to fudge things, and come up with alternate plans

To get things to hold properly without getting in a jam ...

But a certain challenge comes with the missing screws

To make it all work properly in spite of it, and not lose ...



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

3:50pm Tuesday, Sept. 29th, 1998