First day of school

A line of moms and dads and children
At the corner
Waiting for the crossing guard
Dad bending down to hear what his daughter is saying
Mom squatting in front of her son
Hands holding.
A lady walking a tiny white dog
The leash stretched straight and taut
To the collar of the dog pulling its lead
Tiny legs bustling
Body almost horizontal in eagerness to go, go, go.