Around the corner

There in the distance lies

not the puzzle pieces

strewn on the floor as if

thrown in frustration

or knocked to the floor by a cat leaping

from the floor to the table

scrambling and flinging pieces to the wind

it is there, not the puzzle pieces

rather

there in the distances

The shape of bells

and the sound of wind chimes

mixed into

a metal cacophony.

never-ending noise

that sends the cat running

and leaves hands

cupped over ears.