Fifth Grade
Off to school …a usual day Watching you in costume A mini-play of sorts evolved
When I was ten I danced and sang I heard applause and watched you bow © Susan Van Sleet
For fifth grade friends and you
But on that date from far away
My mind’s eye held a view
My need to paint tugged strong
Miles away you dressed the part
Then danced and sang your song
For all who came to see
The stage alive as you performed
No seat was there for me
Enjoying similar part
On this day, though, it was your turn
And pride swelled in my heart
Then soon the curtain closed
No one knew the me in you
Or
Did they …would you suppose?