It's ok.
You got here.
You are not alone.
It has been a tough day,
and you just hugged Mom and Dad good-bye.
They left,
and you stood there
as you watched kids go with
kids having the time of their lives.
Today might not be your day
for that.
Today is hard,
as you unlock your room
with small items and cement walls.
You jump up on your bed,
and look out the window.
The backyard
is filled with loud, obnoxious kids.
Today might not be your day to feel that.
You are not alone.
You may keep your interests,
you can share as you meet.
It is ok to be feeling the way you are.
As your roommate is on the phone ,
and the poster of your celebrity crush is behind you,
surely they have felt the same way
in new countries as they tour.
But you are here to stay,
you know you'll find your routine
and you'll get used to this.
College is not easy.
You'll deal with toughness and hurt.
But you are your own leader
and you'll find your good and fun.
So right now, it's still the first day.
Stop holding back the tears,
and take a deep breath.
What you are about to do
is perfectly fine and there are others doing the same.
Let it out,
and right now,
Just Cry.
It's going to be
ok.
For anyone starting off college in the fall you are going to shine and this poem is for you. :)