Cooler evenings, labor day approaching
Marketing galore on back-to-school shopping
All this excitement, I’m reluctant
Not looking forward to what’s important
The monotonous routine of tests, labs and tears
Flashback to the uncertainty, exhaustion and fears
Lord, please grant me the courage to face another year
Motivation to treat every subject with utmost care
Each student, teacher, parent involved
I pray for uncanny strength through it all
Cloud our eyes with positivity
Minds, consistent with ingenuity
May our self worth be hinged on your unconditional love
Not carelessly mounted on math conundrums and social gov.
