First Day

My precious, precious

My sweet, sweet treasure

My special boy

He is gone today

to kindergarten

His warm brown eyes 

so like his Father's

are sparkling and bright

He stands up tall 

smiling proudly

He is a tiny bit nervous

I see it

in the way he holds his Daddy's hand

while they stand for me to take their picture

But mostly he is interested

to find out what it will be like

I hold back all my reminders

about listening and choosing the right

Smile my biggest smile 

and wave and wave and wave

My special boy

My treasure

I hope the world is good to him

He will be so good for the world.