back to school

tomorrow morning i will be up before the alarm goes off

i will get dressed and do my hair

i will drink my coffee and grab my bag

and out the door i will go

my desk are piled with planners and papers

waiting for smiling faces

my room is shiny and clean

decorated and ready 

my heart beats a little faster

and my stomach has a little flutter

the first day of school awaits........

i pray

 to strengthen their voices, bodies and minds

to express their feelings and control them sometimes 

to explore what's near and venture afar

but most important to love who they are