The Morning School Run

I held your hands this morning
As we slowly walked to school
But when your friend came over
You were the first to let go;
I had to ask for the kiss
That you are meant to leave me
Before you ran off to learn
To face the world on your own;
I just stood there for sometime
After you have rushed away
Thinking it wont be too long
Before I wont be able
To hold those hands anymore
Or kiss those fair little cheeks;
On every morning school run
I silently pray for time
"Please, will you kindly slow down".