Judy Endow, MSW judyendow.com Too much new                   for back to school                                     is why I just                    don’t like it,                   though                                      each new thing                                               all by                    itself                                                           is entirely                                                                             acceptable. New shiny shoes                   I do so love                                      new ribbons in                my hair                   a freshly pressed                                      brand new pink                  dress                                                   Oh       …….                                                            ain’t I                                                                             debonair! My satchel packed                   with all new things                                      with all the stuff I                need                   sits on the floor                                      next to the                    door                                                just waiting                                                            for me                                                                             to leave! New class lists                    posted on the                 doors;                                      the students find their                names.                      They take their                   seats                                      and wait to                   see                                                   what will                                                         this brand new teacher                                                             say! “Unpack supplies.                    Get settled in.                                      My name is on the                   board.”                    On and on…