Tattered Posted August 28, 2003 Report Posted August 28, 2003 Nerves and an anxious heart feed my energy today If it wasn't for the need to continue I just might rest-right-here- If we could just lay in bed 5 minuets more... But the unknown awaits us, out there, beckoning us "Come, come closer and listen to the messages, and learn" Put your hands to work while your mind races by Just breathe, oh my quivering heart, it is just SCHOOL And not even MY first day, but my daughter's All I can think is wait, relax, and all will be alright My mind fills with thoughts into an already cluttered tangle "What if's", "What if not's" Is this the right place? What can go wrong? Faces of parents passing with arms connected to a child, Like an excited pet drags it's owner down the path With a "Hi", "Hiii", "Oh hi", "Hi!" , and "Hello" Like clock work We planted a blue delphinium in the garden I spin her round and round on the never ending ride called Tire swing We explore every last corner and box within the four walled classroom I wear my sunglasses as if to mask my confusion And block my fear of whats to come, "The coming of age" Afraid if I blink twice she'll be married and I hear "Grandma?" But um, huh, shes only 4...... She loves to paint and quickly finds the Eisle This is where her 2 masterpieces are born What is this spell come over me, silly foolish worrying Or maybe not It is safe to assume that over the course of the next 14 years She will face,well Life, and all the turns and tumbles it takes a person I think twice and realize, I wouldn't want to save her from all failure For it is sometimes the hardest lessons that teach us the most Even though I accept this challange I want to cry, I just might cry I will attempt to avoid living vicariously I will do my best not to over protect I really don't want to interfere with the whole process I wish to submit to the creator and try as I might, to tune in with humilty live harmoniously with this precsious gift and teaching from above I like to call Bella. Happy First Day, My Sweetie!
Ayshela Posted August 29, 2003 Report Posted August 29, 2003 Ah, gods, can it have been that long since i stood and watched mine walk away for their first days?? First days now are.. the first day in Middle School, the first day in High School, the first day of Running Start class.. and yes, i still hold my breath as they go off and hope all goes well for them.
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