Class Discussion Read by Mr Max

'In the class discussion, Jane, you hardly said a word.
We all aired our opinions but from you we rarely heard.
You sat and stared in silence surrounded by the chatter,
Now tell me, Jane, and please be plain,
Is there anything the matter?'

Jane looked up and then she spoke.
Her voice was clear and low:
'There are many people in this world
Who are rather quiet you know!'

By Gervase Phinn

Sorry that the camera was out of focus.

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