By The Flagpole, I’ll Be
In a sea of angel faces, I look for mine. Hundreds of little ones, scurrying out the doors and my eyes are only searching for theirs.
And theirs for mine.
Smudged mouths, pink cheeks, feathery tendrils escaped from ponytails tied with bows, and princess crowns, and flowered hippie bands. Dragging jackets. And backpacks. Papers and treats.
I watch them all. And I look at them, never failing to see the searching eyes, silently panicked for just a few beats, until they find the ones they own. Their mama’s or daddy’s or their person, who scoops them up to take them home.
Hand in hand.
By the flagpole, I’ll be. Waiting. The bell. The rush of faces and chatter of darlings. The breathless search. The fleeting fright. They all look alike at the end of the day. And there they are. Searching too. Amidst them all, a line is drawn from me to them.
Eyes find eyes. Their face lights up. And so does mine.
It’s my favorite time. The searching, that is. The joy of feeling the connect. And watching their silent hunt turn into relief, “ah, there you are.”
Eyes to eyes. Soul to soul. Smile to smile.
Babes, in an evolving world, I’ve watched them grow. And change. And age. But what remains the same throughout all time… are those eyes. Those beautiful, happy eyes. The searching. The quiet relief. The smile.
Knowing I’m there for them.
Always.
To Be Remembered
13 Comments
Carla Hawley
Kay.. you write from your ❤️!
Kay Arthur
Thank you so much for your comment, Carla. Yes, when I feel it, I write it. 🙂
Wendy Dexter
Love your writing, Kay. This is beautiful.
Kay Arthur
Thank you Wendy! When I feel something strongly, I have to write it down. 🙂
Jane stuttle
God has truly given you a special gift. Do you speak from the soul like no other. Keep sharing your gift
Jane stuttle
You truly have an inspirational gift. Speaking from the soul. You can feel the love.
Kay Arthur
Thank you Jane, I truly appreciate your comment and love that you read my articles 🙂
Hugs,
Kay
Laura
I really love this piece. You are a fantastic writer x
Kay Arthur
Why thank you Lauraslife from the West coast of Scotland! I really appreciate your comment!
All the best,
Kay
Debbie Hollis
I’ve not had the honor of picking up my grands from school, but I have been the teacher of young ones watching what happens when the grands are picked up in the afternoon. The “eyes to eyes” look and the smiles (often of relief) are priceless, even from a loving teacher’s point of view. This is so beautifully written.
Kay Arthur
Thank you, Debbie.
Thank you for the comment, compliment, but mainly thank you for your teaching and loving care of “your” children. You see, I not only observe the kids, but I watch as the teachers watch over their charges like guardian angels, making sure they are safely picked up. Your own watchful eyes are so very appreciated. Thank you for doing what you do.
Beaudin Skinner Jan
Beautiful ❤️
Kay Arthur
Thank you, 🙂