GeorgesDec20211

Clogs…

Do you remember

The dark mornings

Fog and smoke, frozen dawn,

Figures walking slyly

Feeling bad and unhappy

Sorrow floating in the cold air

Wooden-sole shoes clicking

On our dull way to school

It was sadness…

Do you remember

When being suddenly awoken

In the middle of the night

Wailing sirens, flash lights in the sky

People hurrying down the stairs

To be secure in the basement

Wooden-sole shoes clicking

On the moist cobblestones.

It was fear...

I try to remember

The sun, the happiness,

The young friendly guys

From a far-off country

Sunglasses, chewing gum, bright teeth

Grown-ups seemed to be so glad!

Smiles on every faces

Hugs, kisses, love,

At last back in our life!

And still the wooden-sole clog

Clicking loudly on the pavements…

That was hope!

Georges December 2021