step by step

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once in fifth grade

my math teacher blew up.

i did not multiply, or divide.

screamed at me, called my parents.

because i "wasn't even

trying."


mrs. araya, my english teacher--

bless her heart--

asked me if i knew how to

multiply or divide.

i shook my head no.


and that was the first time

someone ever sat  down with me

and taught me patiently,

step by step.


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