Flopping on bean bags, stretched out on the floor,

Goofing and giggling like young Labradors.

The jukebox is blasting, free periods, break time,

Boules de Berlin filled with jam in our mouths.

Aerosmith, Supertramp, AC/DC,

Electric Light Orchestra, The Eagles and Queen.

Hot chocolate and coffee and croissant, pommes frites,

The school cafeteria within our easy reach.

Gorgeous Stalhandske and lovely Hermann,

Wonderful Stuart, enigmatic Dejan.

Vinita, Bettina, of course Carolien,

Friendships withstanding the passage of time.

Crushes and blushes and notes passed in class,

Heartbreak and homework, diplomas to pass.

Snippets of memories from so long ago,

I can’t wait to see you this week to make more!