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I broke off
a piece of clay
like he said
flattened it
as a base.
We had to twirl it
around the base
to make a pot
then smooth down
the joins.
He stopped
by my desk
what's that?
he said.
A pot Sir
I replied.
He stared at it
bring it
to the front
he said.
I picked up
the clay pot
on the palm
of my hand
walked
to the front
of class.
Lift it up
so all can see
he said.
I lifted it up.
This is how
NOT
to make a pot
he said
Coles has
obviously
not been listening
or watching
what I have
been saying
or showing.
A few kids
sniggered
out of fear
of not doing so
rather than mirth.
Yes Sir
I said.
It does Not
look like it.
I took
my lump of clay
and sat down.
Other kids
stared ahead
shit scared
of Austen
to look away.
I stared at him
taking in
his stern features
and pockmarked skin
and grinned within.