Fourth Grade

I will always remember that day.
The day I decided that Topple™
Was more important; then going to the bathroom.
I give myself credit.
That was the longest I’d ever held it
But I had held it too long
Rushing to the sign out post, not quick enough
That tingling feeling hit me
And a puddle appeared on the floor
My face turned a deep mottled red.
I cried a deep wail.
Escorted out of the room; down the hall
To the nurses office
She had to loan me shorts.
I was so embarrassed they sent me home.
I will always remember that day in fourth grade.