Shady and Quite Below Grade

In volume and off an assembly line,
Reproductions they can produce.
And from the outside they feel proud,
Of themselves.
To be able to accomplish what they do.

But a recall of defections,
To correct imperfections...
Has those efforts they have made,
Seem a bit shady and quite below grade.

But with a sticking to the volume,
They believe this brings them praise.
They believe they've achieved a name,
For themselves.
Although it is the quality attempted,
That has brought them much shame.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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