5 Thoughts on Graduation (from anything)

Thoughts about​​ Graduation

Thought #1:

Look not for the perfect path;

be content with the unexpected

and satisfied with the uncertain.

Thought #2:

Be secure in your joys

and the let the toys of life

fall away from you

as soon as you are ready.

Thought #3:

Take from your roots

what you need​​ 

but not so much that

your wings do not

take flight.

Thought #4:

Step carefully

if you must

but step.

Thought #5:

In times of adversity

remember​​ to breathe

and then call your mother.