Back to School

Back to the spark
Of joy and enthusiasm
When they fathom
The mysteries of the solar system
Or the wonder of
Getting a spelling test right.
Back to the friendship
And camaraderie
Of sharing stories
And peanut butter sandwiches.
Back to the delight
And curiosity
Of new challenges
To be excited about division
And proud of multiplication facts.
Back to school
And on to learning new things.