.sausages.

perseverance came cheap they say
in the balance of things

cheap as sausages maybe
although not on offer at asda
come cheaper over at morrisons due next week

perseverance came lovely even the last seven minutes
beautiful like ballet landing softly

i ordered the sausages two packs for four pounds
no animal meat anywhere

meanwhile perseverance pays out

we move forward gently no longer quite so vulnerable