An Inspirational Graduation Poem

Today Is The Day 

by Semetra C. Vanison, © 2007 

Today is the day I will change my mind,
and leave all the negative things behind. 

Today is the day I want to be free,
and not let life troubles get to me. 

Today is the day I will do my best,
and make sure I focus to past each day's test. 

Today is the day I will take a stand, 
and choose to do right to my fellow man. 

Today is the day I will put my foot down,
and encourage myself when I feel I want to frown. 

Today is the day, no longer will I doubt
in spite of the grumblers who stand about. 

You look at me and ask "How will you start?",
"Well, first there must be a change in my heart". 

I will hang with new friends who want to achieve,
and who want a good education cause that's what I believe. 

I will respect those around me, young and old,
for respect is the key, that's what I've been told. 

I will demand excellence you see,
for I must insist to become a better me. 

I will reach for the stars no matter how hard it seems,
and fly like a bird with the knowledge this journey brings. 

So you see it's not impossible, I must take life day by day
and do the right things as I travel along the way!

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