panic
sweat
palpitations
the future comes in 2 weeks and I am not prepared
eyes dart seeking fixed points
only blurred lines shine back
attacking sanity
slowly
last words flow
presenting the last graded goal
satin accomplishments
cord of a distinguished nature
fronting flat black and pride
what comes after
after the accolades
fanfare
kudos
after its over and I am human again
instead of a research machine bent on the Dean’s list
will I remember freedom
self
joy
can I reconnect to my family
after years of isolation
will they accept me
with B.S. behind my name