Childhood memories without friends? How can that be? I had some awesome friends who got me into and out of trouble, who guided me in fashion and studies, helped me figure out my crushes and saved a seat next to them.

It wasn’t idyllic but it was beautiful. Sadly, I am not close to any of my school friends (save a couple). We drifted apart and personally I find it difficult to reconnect. Maybe it is just me.

Here’s one for my school friends

I met you today

Along hard wooden bench rows

Grubby ink-stained hands

 

Initials on wood

Pinkie promises, secrets

Friendship bands to share

 

A black crow swoops low

We moan and cross our fingers

Oh the ignorance!

 

Classroom pranks galore

Giggles, stares and secret codes

Oh the innocence!

 

Slew of angry words

Goodbye and I wish you hell

The pains of teenage

 

Bittersweet reunion

Oh the silliness of age

Life evaporates

 

Brown leaves of time fall

The paths we embark diverge

Maybe we will never meet

Come back tomorrow for G: Girls HS