Thursday, August 13, 2009

Black Clouds

Yesterday was my 5yr old's first day at school. She looked scared. It made me think about what this whole experience must be like for her. She has no idea what to expect. Her parents, the two people she trusts, are ushering her into a vehicle full of kids she dosen't know. They're all bigger than her and are still young enough to think it's ok to stare at people. Man. How could we do this to her?

Black clouds billow from
yellow beast full of strangers.
Tiny feet, large steps.

Black clouds, yellow beast
Small feet climb black rubber steps
Head back. Wings out. Soar.