A Place Where Memories Live

On the day of graduation
Only the daffodils placed on the podium
watched the scene in silence

In the schoolyard gazed upon by a trembling back
cherry blossoms in full bloom
The graduation ceremony I welcomed as a teacher
Without a diploma
a graduation ceremony for just one person

The sound of footsteps leaving the classroom
pausing then starting to walk again
fading away beyond the stairs

Outside the window, the sunset glow

An empty classroom
lingering emotions
A place where memories live