graduation, set them free
to discover who they'll
one day be
caps with tassels of red
or white, smiles that
shimmer and radiate bright
rings with names, years and gems
rest on the fingers of those in
columns of two
glossy diplomas embossed
with pride, words of achievement
heads held high
cards of congratulations from
friends and family, words of
encouragement written down
snap a shot with him then with her
in a few years this day will become
a happy blur
beaming parents whistle and roar
signs and homemade banners
rooting for #50, 7, 69 and 44
hugs, kisses, a final cheer
soon will be remembered
in yesteryear
graduation, set them free
to discover who they'll
one day be
JCM 2013 ©
Mar 20, 2013
Mar 20, 2013 at 9:44 PM UTC
graduation, set them free
to discover who they'll
one day be
caps with tassels of red
or white, smiles that
shimmer and radiate bright
rings with names, years and gems
rest on the fingers of those in
columns of two
glossy diplomas embossed
with pride, words of achievement
heads held high
cards of congratulations from
friends and family, words of
encouragement written down
snap a shot with him then with her
in a few years this day will become
a happy blur
beaming parents whistle and roar
signs and homemade banners
rooting for #50, 7, 69 and 44
hugs, kisses, a final cheer
soon will be remembered
in yesteryear
graduation, set them free
to discover who they'll
one day be
JCM 2013 ©
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