First Day

Kids rushed out of the bus and up the steps into school,

But I dawdled on the sidewalk like a fool.

I had pigtails and a backpack with dolls on it;

First day of school, and I already wanted to quit.

But a girl took my hand and lead me to class,

And even then I couldn't relax.

Fidgeting in my seat while the teacher did roll call

We each introduced ourselves to all

Of our classmates, and then I ease up,

There's new stuff to learn, we gotta keep up.

And we catch on quick to the routine

To school days and weekends in between.

Many more “first days” came after,

Some days were fun, some days were a disaster.

I outgrew the pigtails and the old uniform

And got a backpack that was more of the norm.

I got straight A’s throughout the years

And learned to make friends with my peers.

Now I’m in 11th grade,

With memories starting to fade,

And with B's and C’s for grades,

Needing glasses, and staying up too late,

But I will never forget that first day,

A moment that’s paved my future’s way.