Unwatched Pot
A simple young child,
it’s time to add spice
and season, until
the heart is of ice.
Crank up the pressure,
the heat to the max,
intensity building,
and now to relax.
Lid tight on the pot,
let simmer and stew.
But how long to sit?
Well that’s up to you.
Your absence essential,
for everyone knows
a watched pot won’t boil,
or so we’ll suppose.
And upon your return,
not the child you seek,
but a young life wasted
by your cooking technique.