Poems

Oakland

From my window pane,
The lights of the Cathedral of Learning
And those of CMU’s Hammerschlag Hall
Glimmer in the darkness.
Buzzing with thoughts and ideas,
Minds are in a constant state of alert:
Discovering the meaning of life,
Linking the Past to the Future,
Defeating problems, hunting for solutions,
Building hope...
Eight years: seeking knowledge,
Establishing an emotional
And intellectual territory:
Making new friends,
Waving and smiling,
Enjoying moments of rare perfection!
Eight years, gone in a wink,
Holding cherished memories
Interlaced with bitterness!
Alas! The flight of Time...

© Djehane Hassouna, 2002

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