High fives with as much force a 5 year old contains,
Spilling his energy into the world,
Radically sculpting his niche.
Frozen in his class picture: smiling and gazing outside—
Beyond the moment.
A still body witha busy mind,
Building connections,
Foraging his path to enlightenment.
He will excel in grade school.
His dimples will break hearts;
His enthusiasm will breed friendship.
He stalks knowledge, interrogating teachers.
Yes, he will excel.
He will never light up or sip an intoxicating drink.
He will live in the bubble of his class picture:
Safe.
A future teacher will ensure he continues to grow.
Surely, this gem will be polished.
The high five explodes with an echo.
He is waiting.
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