64: Moving

How to choose, how to choose
What’s best for them, is it best for you?
We agonise, over each decision
To save our child, from pain and derision.

We do our research, then we do some more
To pick a school, is a difficult chore.
We talk to people, we take advice
We ask the questions, nobody likes.

Moving house, is a scary thing
That first day, when you walk them in
Backed by research, you still don’t know
If this will work, but still here goes.

It’s too late now, you’re committed to this
Please succeed, is your fervent wish.
The staff are welcoming, the kids all smiles
You look at your boy, to see if he’s riled.

So far so good, still calm not flustered
Fingers crossed, no rage or fuss here.
You start to expel, that breath you held
This is the start, of his brave new world.

Only time will tell, if he will thrive
You’ve done all you can, you’ve tried and tried.
Now release control, let go of those reins
Let others take charge and ease the strain.

Take time out, it’s more than due
Think of yourself, you need support too.
For this move to work, you need to reach out
Connecting with people is what it’s all about.

He finds it hard, maybe you do too
Might not come naturally, but it’s the right thing to do.
Find those people, the ones that understand
Who’ll walk with you, hand in hand.

So get on the ‘net, find a support group
Make friends, get involved, it’s important to do.
They won’t knock on your door, or hear you shout
Unless you make an effort, to seek friends out.

You’re half way now, but you can’t stop there
The school is sorted, time for your own affairs.
Put equal effort, into your own life
If you make friends, you’ll be all right.

Lady Satellite