These things just happen

I sent my son to school today,

He came home with a friend,

I can cross that off my worry list,

That puts nutrition at the top.

I sent my son to school today,

He came home without a note,

To tell me of some naughty prank,

He must have been real good.

I sent my son to school today,

I can't believe he's five,

He reads his book and ties his shoes,

And buttons up his shirts.

I sent my son to school today,

I'll send him back tomorrow,

They'll fill his head with useless stuff,

He'll never need to use.

I wanted to go to school today,

I wanted to make him safe,

I think that I have done my best,

I had to let him go.