hallways

I ran up the stairs

pushed open the door

and burst into the rush of the hallway

I swam quickly

but cautiously

 through the murky sea of the hallway

It seemed like an eternal struggle

but i  heard laughter

i saw the sun

the essence of peace and happiness

The murky sea became a clear,

clear pool

the wave parted

finally something had gone right.

but then i remembered,

i was late to class