Today is the day where we finally stand tall,
as we walk to be honored in this great hall.
Mark this day in your heart for it becomes the history,
of young men and women earning their lasting victory.
The trials we’ve faced, the tears we’ve shed,
The lingering thoughts of failure we had in our heads.
We embrace this day in sadness, for this is the end,
of the time we’ll spend with our treasured friends.
As we look back to our days, thinking of the past,
We smile at our memories which are meant to last.
We also embrace this day with joy, for this is the beginning
Of the life we worked for: a life worth living.
Where we can do what we love, explore, and thrive,
as well as a chance to make a difference in other people’s lives. We did it! We made it! My eyes have seen the glory!
This is the end of our journey and the beginning our story.

Another semester has passed, we’ve all done our best,
But it always comes down to the results of this test.
We take notes in class to prepare for this exam,
But none of the information sticks despite how much we try to cram.
I pray at least 3 times before walking to class,
Praying that God is there to guide me and help me to pass.
No bookbags, no music, just silence in our seats,
One sound and you’re gone, under the pretext that you’ll cheat.
Every minute feels like hours, hours feel like days,
It feels much worse when you’re the only one who stays.
These hundreds of questions will bury me alive,
Sometimes I feel lucky to correctly answer just five.
Once I place my answer sheet in my teacher’s hand,
The only thing I can do is trust that everything went as planned.
Whether I feel relieved, or I need one’s closure,
I need to just pray for the best and be glad that it’s over.