Mommy always says

That when you smile, you are happy

Mommy always says

That when you scream, you are scared

But Mommy never told me

What it’s called when you feel like screaming and smiling

Mommy gives me a hug

Cries and smiles at the same time

She tells me to have a great day

And forces herself to walk home

Daddy always says

That school taught him everything

Daddy always says

That he won medals during spelling bees

My brother always says

School brings great memories

My brother always says

That his friends make him crack up

My sister always says

That she dreams of ditching class

My sister always says

That she has nightmares about school

As I get on the yellow bus

And as the yellow sun shines in the blue sky

I wonder

What will happen to me

Will I be super smart like Daddy?

Will I cry and smile like Mommy?

Will I make silly friends like my brother?

Or will I be scared of school like my sister?

I curl up in my seat

Like my doggy does when it storms

I scrunch my eyes closed

And wish to be home

But when my eyes open

I see

A little girl

with braids like mine

And teary blue eyes

Curled up in her seat

Just like me

And then I sit up taller

And so does she

And we both start to smile

Because now we know

That we’ll both be okay💜💛

All of you are strong, beautiful, and talented. You guys got this💜💛