Sunday, August 26, 2012

Always An Uneasy Beginning

     Statement

My son, James, told us
he's a bit nervous   about
going back to school.


     I Remember

I remember being nervous at the start of the year
in elementary, even later.  Will I be with friends?
Will the kids be kind hearted?
It's not that much different now as a teacher.


      Good Omen

When I went in to ready my classroom
yesterday, I found a praying mantis
on the window.  This being the third floor,
I saw it as an auspicious beginning.


     Message

So, I told these things to my son
about my nervousness, as a kid and now.
I told him about the praying mantis,
how I thought it was good luck.


     Response

He listened politely,
but looked unconvinced.
School starts Monday.

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