But
Oh no! I’ve lost a button but
At least I’ve got my jacket.
The tennis net is broken but
I’ll practise with my racquet.
It’s pouring down with rain but
I can splash in all the puddles.
My friend’s not coming out but
My dog can give me cuddles.
There’s always ‘cons’ in life but
I like to look for ‘pros’!
My trainer’s got a hole but
It’s fresh air for my toes.
I haven’t got a sister but
I like my big half-brother.
My poem’s ended now but
I can always write another.
At least I’ve got my jacket.
The tennis net is broken but
I’ll practise with my racquet.
It’s pouring down with rain but
I can splash in all the puddles.
My friend’s not coming out but
My dog can give me cuddles.
There’s always ‘cons’ in life but
I like to look for ‘pros’!
My trainer’s got a hole but
It’s fresh air for my toes.
I haven’t got a sister but
I like my big half-brother.
My poem’s ended now but
I can always write another.
This poem is copyright (©) Gaynor Andrews 2025

About the Writer
Gaynor Andrews
Gaynor was a primary teacher for many years, teaching in schools across the UK, as well as Thailand and France. She now lives in the Scottish Highlands, writing educational resources by day and stories and poems by night. Gaynor loves the rhythm of language and she has a particular passion for rhyme. Her debut rhyming picture book, Pandora and the Story Forge, published by Rocket Bird Books 9/24, celebrates the power of words and the magic of stories.