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Wednesday 3 April 2024

The Vase Will Not Be Broken

Old smoke stacks are burning

Their last coals of the day

The fires will be allowed to die out overnight

In the morning the kiln doors will be broken open


The class will express wonderment

Congratulate each other

On their various works of art

The art teacher will ache


For the student teacher’s vase

She’s here on placement

Teaching history

History shows he will have his way


The class of 67 will tease her

She will break down in tears

The students will join forever friends

Form an internet community


The lustful liaison will bear fruit

Miss Kelly will push Mr Ward

In his wheelchair

Along Brighton promenade


He will have a hand made rug on his lap

A sensitive placement

Their vase, not unlike history

Their vase will not be broken