For Wendy.

On dropping young Robbie at school on his first day
Saying to him, that she wouldn't be long.
That she was only going to the shops
And would be right back.

I remember my first day at school
I hated it and still do
I remember the first lie I was told
I believed it to be true
I remember how hurt I was.

I remember the mother's at the school gate
I remember I saw you standing looking for me
At the end of the school day
I remember the lie you'd told me
Yes I remember.

I remember a five year old
Racing across the school playground
I remember the fists of that same five tear old
Pounding against you
I remember the tears on my cheeks
I remember shouting you lied, you lied,
Yes I remember.

I remember your arms around me, comforting me
I remember that terrible feeling when I realised
I was alone
I remember my first day at school
I remember my first lesson.