High School

A Poem

By maya Published 6 years ago • 1 min read

Do you remember when we were freshmen, and we thought we were alive?

When forever meant something and friendships never died.

Do you remember when we were sophomores, and we thought we were so cool?

When we shared memories and drinks by a campfire or pool.

Do you remember when we were juniors and it all fell apart?

You all left me alone and in the dark.

Look at us, we're seniors now; we practically rule the school.

The only thing that'd make it better, is if I could've spent it all with you.

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maya

I live in a small town. There isn't much for me to do. So I just write angsty poems all day.

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