ODE Poem: Echoes of Us, by Matthew Shang

In the 80s, through the 90s
Never ending school days
Time grew long
You walked into the classroom like a light striking into the dark
Teacher told me to sit next to you
I heard my heart pace fast
A friendship began to brew
In moments of success, we laugh, celebrate
In times of failure, we cry, lessons shared
A shoulder for support, a hand to hold
The early morning meet, the late night chat
Secrets shared, stories told
Only you and me
Fluttered heart and tears shed
Trust hears this silent song
We found a place where we belong

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