School run

(Some very quick reflections on the morning school run. Written in haste, so don't judge too harshly 😊 )

The alarm calling everyone from sleep;

Gratefully gulping down hot tea,

Encouraging breakfast into sleepy mouths.

Arms pushing into the wrong holes;

Saying, 'the logo at the front!'

Jumping in and out of showers,

Clinging hair left damp on shoulders.

Checking, rechecking: bottle, book-bag;

Worrying, is there anything else?

Rushing out, hurrying, through the uniforms, the pushchairs, the gossiping.

Then, dress flying, heels kicking,

Quick kissing and waving,

See you later, little one.