Of Course they Didn`t

First Day at Secondary School

I wanted them to see him as the brightest star

to see him through my eyes

but of course they didn`t.

I wanted them to rush over to him

begging to be his friend

be enchanted by his being

but of course they didn`t.

I wanted them to be enthralled

to want to get to know him

to see his real worth

but of course they didn`t.

I wanted them to see his humour

his intelligence

his good heart

but of course they didn`t.

I wanted them to invite him to join them

make him laugh

and make him welcome

but of course they didn`t.

Instead they clumped together in groups made years ago

not seeing

nor hearing him

for he was not yet one of them.