First Turn Around

Walking to kindergarten then home was easy. Past the Brenneman’s house to the end of the block then I could see the Thompson’s house, the goal. But first grade at Roscoe Wilson Elementary was different, lots further. Mother took me and picked me up for weeks, as we talked about each turn, and the landmarks I’d see. Then came the day! I remembered each turn but the landmarks were wrong. I had enough sense to run back where I’d come. A teacher I didn’t know found me. I knew the address and she drove me home. I never forgot again… First, turn around!! Start from the correct corner of the school.