Cracks In the Facade

Like smeared from tears mascara Streaks of rain water stream down Smudging pigeon feces on embossed chipped bricks Once green, now bare and whitened Naked brittle ivy cling on... To and through; the cracks of the façade To the eave...I've climbed those old chipped bricks Atop the old school that once taught Ahh, the teachers, the kids...the young me Pick A Title, Vol 11 - Kimo ( 3 stanzas ) Poetry Contest Sponsored By Edward Ibeh 11-18-2019