First Day

Silence filled the dimly lit hall
Early, the first bell still waiting
To deliver its ultimatum on summer

Wandering the halls, lost
Searching for some way to navigate
The labyrinth of halls
Signs help me none
Paths barred, construction to blame

The bookstore line was too long
Buying locks could wait
But the bus would not wait for me
I ventured outside
Not trusting the hall maze

In the front of the school
Sat the Academy crowd
Waiting, for the bus to arrive

The return from South
Did not go smooth
The bus was late and so was I
For algebra/trig on the second floor

The day went on
Each class the same
These are my rules, my expectations
Here’s an activity
This is your assignment

The final bell rang
The school year’s begun