Kiev Sneakers

These sneakers are like a time machine
lost in a Kiev alley...
They keep the memories of those who used them
and the stories that were never written.
They witnessed the glory and the pain
of a city that has transformed.
They saw the revolution and the war
and the dream that shattered.

Sneakers that were worn on a boy's feet
who ran through the streets without fear.
They jumped over the walls and the roofs
and explored every corner and secret.
They followed the steps of a young girl
who fought for freedom and peace.
They marched with the crowds and shouted
and resisted the shots and attacks.
They comforted an old man's feet
who wandered around the city aimlessly...
They stepped over the ashes and rubble
And they cried for those who were gone

These sneakers are like a time machine
lost in a Kiev alley!
They wait for someone to find them
and take them to another place and time.