A Poem For Hannah

It took me a little bit to get down everything I was thinking that first day. Forgive me, for I am not a poet:

First Day Of Kindergarten

Five years have passed
First day of school
She'll be fine, I know
My little girl
Grew up so fast
Is it really time to go?


Just yesterday
She was all mine
My joy, my sweet, my little love
I sang for her
And kissed her cheeks
I whispered thanks to God above


Then on to walking
First words said
I watched her grow and learn
Letters, numbers,
Games and toys
Getting taller, taking turns.


Now we're here
It's hard for me
She's not a baby anymore
I take her hand
She smiles at me
I close my eyes, walk in the door.



Here's her class
Her teacher waves
I am determined not to cry
But when I see
My "baby" girl
I still think of lullabyes