Failure

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"Step up in front of the class!"
"Describe yourself with just one word."
"No inappropriate words or phrases, don't make it absurd!"

I curse myself, seeing she picks me first
My classmate are now immersed,
Watching my next move.
I disapprove of the laughing I hear at the back of the room

With my hands shaking, I utter "Failure"
The teacher glances,
But I've been on my best behaviour

The laughing grows louder
The teacher scolds
How her choice of words caused a riot
And made the kids anything but quiet

"No, let me explain!"
"Please sit down, we don't have all day."
The cycle of failure continues to replay

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