Graduation

by *~*Ashley*~* - Gemini

As the day draws nearer
and is finally here.
You get all excited
as everyone cheers.

"This is it!" you think
Graduation is here.
My life slowly changes
and here come the tears.

You try to hold back
but you don't dare.
Crying is one way
of showing you care.

As your name is called off
you stand tall and proud.
You look down as your shoes 
and then into the crowd.

You see smiling faces
and some sad frowns.
You feel like a King
with your cap and gown.

As the final names are called
you sigh with relief.
Everyone smiles
as happiness overcomes grief.

"I can do this!" you think,
"My freedoms almost here!
What am I doing?!
I'll miss all the years!"

The room turns silent
There's nothing to hear.
Then all fo a sudden
everyone cheers.

The announcer comes on 
and says a few words.
"Any minute now....
I'll fly away with the birds!"

Pictures are snapping
as the class slowly rises.
The future, it brings
unexpected surprises.

Then caps are thrown
and everyone cheers.
The announcer comes on
and wishes you luck in the future years.

With memories left
leaving everything behind.
You smile through tears of happiness
but nobody minds!

Reason for writing:

    Uhm~I really dunno.  I was just thinkin of my best friends brother graduating that year and all that he was gonna miss.  That made me think of when I graduate and how much I'd miss everythang and then be on my own.  Other than that, I just dunno!    

Birth sign: Gemini
Date created: 2002-01-05 22:54:52
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:45:32
Poem ID: 66566

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