A Poem to A Graduate

How quickly the years passed, My Son
Seems like only yesterday that I was graduating
My whole life before me
Back then I was in a rush
Wanting things to happen
Wanting to grow up
Be on my own
All these will soon be yours
Like my parents
We left you a foundation
On which to build and grow
The journey will take you places
Where you never dreamt you would go
Decisions made forever changing your life
Let them be wise ones

How quickly the years passed, My Son
Seems like only yesterday I held you in my arms
Wanting to protect you from all harm
We have watched you grow
Proud of whom you have become
At times the reins held tight
Fearing for the unknown
The time has now come
For us to let you run
May that course be one
That we all can be proud

"How quickly the years passed, My Son"
Someday you will say to your child
Only then will you truly understand
What is meant by this poem
But for now, let time slow down
And enjoy your day
You have time for life
Its joys and sorrows

In closing, probably not the last advice I give
Take time, savor, enjoy
And remember the Words of Life
The most important being Love
Oh yes, never forget that who you are
Are simply gifts on loan from the ONE
Who will always be there
To guide and shape your destiny

A poem by Bob Casey

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