GRADUATION

This is a celebration,
of lessons learned
in and out of class.
trust earned,
moving past the misunderstanding,
of uncommon differences.
life long friendships,
forged in unbreakable bonds.
together weathering storms,
of sleepless nights,
and hopeful fights,
holding on,
for dear life.
we embarked on a journey
which began some time ago,
we never imagined ,
all we would come to know.
to use each challenge ,as an opportunity.
to overcome problems, despite adversity.

This is  a farewell,
to the place we once called home.
taking  off and hanging up the shoes
in which we walked this mile stone.
to the mistakes,
we thought would ruin us,
till we found that all it did was build us.
To the tears,
when we saw no hope,
To the fears,
that kept us gripped
to the end of the rope,
till we found the courage ,
to take the leap,
that brought us to this very day.
To the candle wicks that burned out,
to the nights we drowned in self doubt.
To the friends we lost,
to the pain it caused,
knowing deep in our hearts,
it was no mistake,
the crossing of our paths.
To the teachers,
that armed us,
to face what awaits.

This is a beginning,
A time to look forward,
A time to set new goals,
to dream new dream
to spread our wings,
to make new memories
that we will forever treasure,
to cherish our time,
knowing its worth has no measure.
A time to go into the world,
in the midst of the hungry storms
find a voice...
sing, speak or scream
we must  make a choice,
that honors who you are.

When that moment comes,
when you hear your name,
cheered by the crowd,
when you are blinded
by the bright lights,
and cant hear your own heart,
when the whispers get too loud,
and its time for that final curtain call
take that bow,
seize that moment,
live it!
its yours because you earned it.

Take pride in the person you have become,
and never lose sight,
of what lies beyond.
the opportunities that lay await,
at the other side of the door.
Once we find that courage,
the new moments in each day,
will be ours to explore.


HEY GUYS,
I know its been a hot minute. I promise did not forget you at all. With that being said , today's piece is something of a debut seeing as i took all this time off to round off my semester and final exams and yes, GRADUATE!  so I dedicate this piece to all my friends and colleagues and every one graduating from whatever form of educational institution around the world!  Nothing and no one could have prepared me for the past six years of my life. It was not just obtaining the degree, it was more so the lessons I learned along the way, be it in or outside of class, so cheers guys! here's to hoping the lessons come in handy as we adjourn to the next phase.  In other news, purple notes is back, so tell a friend to tell a friend... Enjoy this read because a piece of my heart is right here.

WITH ALL MY HEART,
Pamela Patricks.