First Day

First day
It's okay
It always starts the same way
Nervous looks
towering books
tearful goodbyes
cheerful oh hi

First day
It's okay
It always starts out this way
Vaguely familiar
but decidedly new
a mix of people
you once knew
summer changes
like height and hair
Act like a stranger
don't you dare

First day
It's okay
Starting out in a similar way
to the last time it was the first day
Watching them come
Watch them grow
Fill them with knowledge
then off they go
Over and over
every year
the first day
will lead you here