Bored
I’ve drawn on the whiteboard
I’ve read a whole book
I’ve built with my Lego
I’ve dressed up as Hook
I’ve sung a few songs
I’ve played ball and cup
I’ve made myself lunch
(I’ve even washed up.)
I’ve fed both the goldfish,
I’ve cuddled the cat…
…so can I use the iPad?
Because I haven’t done that.
I’ve read a whole book
I’ve built with my Lego
I’ve dressed up as Hook
I’ve sung a few songs
I’ve played ball and cup
I’ve made myself lunch
(I’ve even washed up.)
I’ve fed both the goldfish,
I’ve cuddled the cat…
…so can I use the iPad?
Because I haven’t done that.
This poem is copyright (©) Annelies Judson 2025

About the Writer
Annelies Judson
Annelies hails from Aotearoa New Zealand. She likes cooking, cricket, and her kids (not in that order). Her debut picture book will be out in 2025. More information about Annelies can be found at anneliesjudson.wordpress.com