She looked so smart
Oh how she's grown
How these years have quickly flown
As we arrived at the gates
I looked at those eyes
Full of wonder apprehension surprise
You'll be ok
I heard myself say
You'll see your friends
You'll have a good day
Reassured I kissed her cheek
Hiding from her
My urge to weep
Another chapter now unfolds
More memories to treasure
To have to hold
There locked in my heart
Forever to stay
Looking forward
Tomorrows another day
I hope she's ok
I'm sure she'll be fine
I tell myself over and over in my mind
I'd like to wrap her in cotton wool
But I can't
She has to go to school.