Twas the night before Kindergarten....(continued)

In the morning it came -

School starts today!

Would the teacher be nice?

Would she still get to play?

Her face was all washed,

Her teeth were brushed white,

She posed for her picture,

With eyes sparkling bright!

She grabbed her backpack

And hopped into the car

And dashed off to the school,

Good thing it's not far!

She let go of mommy's hand

And then walked down the hall

And heard mommy promise

That she would not bawl!

The teacher then greeted

Each one with a smile

And invited the students

To stay for awhile.

The room was all filled

With books, colors and toys,

Such wonderful things

For all girls and boys!

Addison was playing

And as happy could be,

When she happened to look

And see her mommy,

And what to her wondering

Eyes should appear

But a very sad mommy

Who was holding back tears!

Her nose - so sniffy,

Her eyes - red and wet!

This was the saddest goodbye

Addison had ever seen yet!

She ran to her mommy

On the magical rug

And then sent her away

After one final hug!

She waved to her mom

From the door of the school,

"Don't cry Mommy!

Kindergarten is COOL!"

(Adapted from the book by Natasha Wing)