"This Moment" By Eavan Boland

A school.
At morning.


Things have just begun
of entering
high school year.


Books and teachers.
And friends forming all around.


But not new.


Some kids are mean.
Some kids are sweet as pie.


A mother leans down to hug her child
who is hiding in her arms
this moment.


Bells ring.
Halls empty.
Minds explore in the class.