I Remember - Rosanne Hurly

I edge slowly onto the pavement
  Just near the exit gate
I obey the explit intructions
  That have been issued to me……
    ‘Don’t park too close to the quad, my friends will think I’m a nerd’
    ‘Don’t get out of the car, my friends will think I’m a nerd’
Is this my same little person
Who only a year or so ago
Would be in tears
If I was a few minutes late

I see him move slowly
Up to line up with his buds..
His head moves ‘discreetly’ towards me
And he gives me a ‘cool dude’ wave
Then moves on

Bag slung over his shoulder
This strange ‘cool dude’ walks towards the car..
Remember that tiny boy dragging the school bag nearly as
Heavy as him…

Then I see that grubby face I love so much
Notice the socks that never stay up
He jumps in the car
‘Hi angel’ I say
‘Hmm...what are these? he says
Desert Roses…for us to plant…’ I say
Freaky’ he says
Yes it’s the same kid I remember