Schooldays !

Small children in large bulky blazers,

squeaky boxy black shiny shoes,

white knee high socks , dazzling white shirts with chunky ties at the collar,

smart grey trousers with creases up the centre,

pretty pinafores and cosy V-neck sweaters,

oversized school bags carried bravely to the doors,

smiles, tears

photographs and chatter,

hugs and anxious faces ,

Gran waves, Mum blows her nose, as Dad pushes them off to the

First Day at School

That will be me next year , as my youngest starts school, but my heart went out to the parents whose little ones started today - it takes me back!

Hope it all went well!