I Remember

Weeds & Wildflowers August Prompt: August Endings

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I remember

Two children, small but grand. . . July melting into August August dissolving into fall

I remember

Fresh pencils, White notebooks, Superhero and princess backpacks

I remember

Meet The Teacher Locker assignments Numbers that opened new worlds

I remember

The last weekend trip When summer still felt safe When days still felt long

I remember

Days slowly becoming less Driving to drop-off in the dark Saying goodbye to long days of fun

I remember

That first morning Fresh faces, new clothes The start of a year, wanted or not

I remember

Excitement that would lead to stress Books and tests and homework Evenings of writing and reciting

I remember

Endings that led to beginnings Growing, changing, becoming Remembering every August before

I remember

Two children, small but grand . . .

(Note: my daughter and two grandchildren lived with Ben and me for seven years. My daughter worked varying days and shifts, so I was involved in all aspects of the children’s education.)

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