memories of high school

the feeling of being young again
came rushing into my mind
upon hearing news from old friends
made me travel back in time...

school day starts
with the raising of our flag
i was always late for that
never failed to make my teacher nag

as a result i have to sing the anthem
i have to sing it alone
while they inspect my uniform
making sure its length is long

during morning period
i would sit next to my smart friend
and copy her homework
while we talk about the latest trend

and while we wait for the next teacher
a few girls would sing and harmonize
and some would fix their hair
while some would talk about guys

meal break would come
and i would meet up with the gang
we would gossip, eat and laugh
we would make weekend plans

and after school comes
some girls would play sports
but i would go to my drama club
and rehearse lines of all sorts

the hours spent on the phone
i would never forget
i laughed and talked too long
it made my father upset

i was shy, i was awkward
yet i was reckless and proud
i was experiencing new things
i wanted to belong with the 'crowd'

i could go on and on
with all the memories in my mind
of friends, retreats, parties and proms
life has truly been so kind

and years after that
we would take different paths
some have children, some got famous
some grew prettier, some got fat

and yet despite the wisdom, miles and years
that separated me from my friends
i'll just think back of all these moments
and i know i am the same kid again