CELEBRATORY BLUES

HYBRID Of EMOTIONS

CELEBRATORY BLUES

 

Blossoms greet us

With a sweet scent of dew

Bird songs abound

A tepid spring day

My heart flutters

Butterflies surround us

We pause, eager to see the procession

She, our only child, proud parents

The band emits loud music

Speeches go forth

Alas, we watch her from afar

A dot in a sea of black hats

We access our opera glasses

To bring her closer to our hearts

The processional, pomp and glory

A tear rolls down my cheek

Names bellow out

She anticipates her turn

Tall, regal, full smile

Now, the moment, sound, steady

As she accepts her diploma with dignity

Our mood is a hybrid of loss and pride

 

 

 

Author's Note

For parents, graduations can be bittersweet

Reviews

[Miss Sharon]

Such a beautiful write about your daughters' graduation! I remember well watching my own daughter receive her diploma...mixed emotions knowing this is the first step in losing her.~Sharon

[Dave Brown]

We are not quite there yet
It must be a very moving moment
Did you make a video so we will know how to react??

[Paul]

You did a good job of capturing the emotion of the occasion and putting it into words. I can only imagine what it's like to be you celebrating a graduation knowing your daughter is moving on in life. Your ability to express is up to par with this one.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you very much, appreciate a thoughtful review
Best, Betty