As I wonder what ever happens
    when I left City High in sev'n-three
    I come back with reminiscence
    of a high-school life that's free.

    Here I am, Oh Alma Mater
    midst the sweet plantations wide
    Here I come to you my City High
    Alone and lonely, but with pride.

    And as I leave again your portals
    towards the orange sunset
    As I go again among mortals
    I kneel before your feet. 

    Where I learned to love, to live 
    I grew - my youthful days,  here -
    I watch at a distance now, I leave
    my love, my life, in silence, there...   

                                                    JL, 1998                         Collections        Back to My Place