(The first day of school has come and gone, but most parents will relate to "Back to School Blues," sent to us by the author Diana Whitney. "I love you so much now get on your way" is my new parenting mantra. Enjoy. - Edward Shepard)
Back to School Blues
Sad summer day, I lost my seven-year pen
My neighbor’s fired up his ride-on mower again
Roaring round in circles while the crickets keep time
I got weeds in the garden and towels on the line
Wish I could lace up my walkin shoes
Got a bad case of the back to school blues
Kids on the trampoline, kids on the porch
Sisters fighting over tiny legos and such
I’m frying quesadillas and picking curly kale
Slouching to the box and waiting for the mail
Wish I could lace up my walkin shoes
Got a bad case of the back to school blues
Dog days of August keep bringing me low
Want that big yellow bus to rattle down my road
Here’s your backpack, here’s your PB & J
I love you so much now get on your way
I’m ready to lace up my walkin shoes
Got a bad case of the back to school blues
Apples and peaches, pears and plums
Orchard full of quiet, gonna get me some
Maybe write a book or an email or two
Let my chrysalis open into something new
I’m stepping out in these walkin shoes
Had a bad case of the back to school blues
