There are cracks in the wood
many years, many steps
on old smooth boards
sunstained to russet
Many years, many steps
laughter in the hallways
sunstained to russet
too long outside
Laughter in the hallways
childhood ambushes
too long outside
waiting for fireflies
Childhood ambushes
and memories are bittersweet
waiting for fireflies
pacing at twilight
Memories are bittersweet
there are cracks in the wood
pacing at twilight
on old smooth boards