199. Collapsing Craftsmanship

Industrial Arts –

Metalwork, Woodwork, Technical Drawing.

Drawings smudge,

Metal messes,

And woodwork …

My magazine rack,

Two solid ends, held apart, upright & stable

By lengths of dowel.

My prized creation

Functional

Stained & polished.

Handiwork that works!!

Magazines in place, it takes pride of place

… until it collapses,

As does craftsmanship aspirations.

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