First Day of School

Twas the day before school starts and time was crunching near

for it was the first day of school little Haleigh did fear.

Breanna had picked out her new school attire

and a snazzy zebra back pack that her friends would admire.

Pencils, markers, erasers and such

workbooks, headphones, the list is too much.

All was in order, everything was in line

we had signed every paper that had to be signed.

Breanna and Haleigh were tucked into bed

not knowing how bad tomorrow mommy did dread.

It was like Christmas the excitement in their eyes

the first day of school had finally arrived.

It took some effort but Haleigh's hair was finally tame

breakfast was eaten and they learned their teachers name.

Out the door they ran with camera's flashing away

never again would we experience this day.

I gave them a kiss and made sure they had their snack

and before I said goodbye they never looked back.

I walked to the door and was greeted with smiles

the walk back to my car seemed like for miles.

I was happy they made it without any fears

but letting them go I fought back the tears.

another chapter in our book began with this day

another memory for me that is here to stay.