First Day at School

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First Day At School

He holds on tightly to your hand-
You're sure he's going to cry-
When you leave him at the nursery school
And have to say good-bye.

You tell yourself he needs a chance
To share and learn and grow.
He's not a baby anymore-
It's time to let him go.

But even so you find it hard
To tear yourself away
And you wonder if he'll manage
To make it through the day.

Back home, the house is quieter
Than it's ever been before.
You keep wishing any minute
He's come scampering in the door.

In his room there are reminders
Of his presence everywhere-
Like building blocks and picture books,
His favorite teddy bear.

You can hardly wait to pick him up
When nursery school is through
You're sure he'll run and hug you
And say he's missed you to.

But you find him playing happily
With new games, new friends, new toys.
Your precious little man
Is now one of the "big boys"!

Yes, since he has discovered
A new world to explore,
He really doesn't want to be
A baby anymore!
Written by:
-Alice E. Chase