i built this fine chair
from scraps of old wood
something sturdy
and worthwhile
from materials
considered useless
that long bench
across the room
and the stool
in the corner
even the long table
in the dining room
i built them all
in the same way
from wood thrown out
or left to rot
in a ditch or field
or back alley
people admire these things
remarking on their beauty
their strength
and functionality
the pleasing character
in [...]

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