Erling Haaland completes jigsaw puzzles
when he needs a rest from being awake.
He asks for help
with 50-piece puzzles
but can down 36ers with his eyes closed.
My muscles soften watching him
flip all the pieces to be face up and
find the corners before lining up the edge bits
while I wait for his pesto pasta to cool down.

Carl Burkitt 2024