Mrs. F

by Caneel
(Maine)

Mrs. F
I walked into school on the first day of 4th grade
She stood there smiling, welcoming me here

She was the one who sat me next to my future BFF
She was the one who encouraged me to try out for the lead
And then she egged me on during my solo

I sat and told her all my problems
She listened and was sympathetic
And told me I was special

I guess I am

She is my second mother
She hugged me and told me it was okay
That I was brave

And it was only a scratch

I love Mrs. F
She ought to be principal
I will never forget her