and there I stood
eyes closed and I felt it all end
the sad tears shed on my first day, and excited cheers for special lunches
I saw my first grade teacher hug a younger me I saw my first crush pass me by
I saw my first good friend smile at me
still…
I patently watch the flowers bloom
on the tips of branches every year
and dwindle as I look from my bedroom window during a snow day
the flowers are starting to bloom again
polin and an acute joy fill the air
it flows with the winds of fate and acceptance a life yet to be enjoyed and cherished
I stand on the stage
one hand on my heart
the other grasping my diploma tightly
I fear if I let go I am saying goodbye to it all still…
I waved to my parents tears and all
and stepped down onto the green grass
of promise and a bright tomorrow
smile, the sun is setting on your past, and rising on your future
