Happy bright faced girlsReady for first day of school.Before you lies mystery, raw Adventure of learning. SoonYou will be gobbling up books Full of words—traveling the worldThrough history and geography,Soon you will be able to add Subtract, and you'll figure the daysTo Christmas break and summer'sHappy return!

Your leaf disguise only Works for the deafest birds;You give yourself away With your interminable rasping Whistle. When summer is overI will not miss your songFrom the crape myrtleOutside my bedroom window.

Like ballerinas Beginners all tuffed in Sweet sugary-colored Tutus ready for a first Day of practice For an upcoming recitalReady for mom's camera flash,Stage lights and applause.What fun!