School's Out

SCHOOL’S OUT! School’s out Building empty But inside old Emerson Grade I still detect the smell That same oiliness I hated on my first day That same mopped-on conglomerate flies ants dust puke urine and antibacterial sludge All fused together INDESCRIBABLE that smell! Well school’s been out for many years Sign outside says “OFFICES FOR RENT” For rent? Hell! Building shook when a truck went by 50 years ago It should have caved-in by now But NO! There are offices for rent Though nary a soul has set up shop I think it must be all the hate they sense Hate seeped-in to ceiling floor walls Oh how we hated dear old Emerson School The smell alone would drive a saint away SPOOKY! Because now if you listen close You’ll hear hundreds of kids Joyous Ghostly depression urchins Distant In unison SHOUT! SCHOOL’S OUT!