She started school this morning, And she seemed so very small. As I walked there beside her In Elderbank Primary hall. And as he took his place beside The others in the class, I realised how all too soon Those first few years can pass Remembering, I saw her as She first learned how to walk. The words that we alone made out When she began to talk. This little girl so much absorbed In learning how to write. It seems as though she must have grown To girlhood overnight. My eyes were blurred by hastily I brushed the tears away Lest by some word or sign of mine I mark her first big day. Oh how I longed to stay with her And keep her by the hand To lead her through the places That she couldn’t understand. And something closely kin to fear Was mingled with my pride I knew she would no longer be A baby by my side. But he must have her chance to live, To work her problems out, The privilege to grow and learn What life is all about. And I must share my little girl With friends and work and play; She’s not my baby anymore – She’s in school today.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:20:22 +0000