A Foursome of Grads

some short poetry written for each one of the graduation's i'm attending. the poetry along with their photographs I took, make one killer of a grad card.

Anastacia

Collect the stars
Keep them to yourself
Sooner or later
They�ll out glow their shelf
Lasso the moon
Hold it to your heart
Eventually threads unravel
The glow is from afar
Toss a penny into the fountain
At twilight make a wish
The copper reflection
Is a glow you cannot miss
Her bronze baby shoes
Her grown up diamond tiara
Between the moon & stars
Her glow keeps getting brighter


Samantha

Like the waves of the ocean
You�ve lived the high and low tide
Now you set a course
As you begin your life
The stormy waters await you
Testing your strength at sea
Don�t cast your anchor in haste
Let the levies set you free
Tread lightly as you encounter
The winds raging ahead
With an understanding heart
Leave your impression in the sand
Allow your footprints to dissolve
As you go about your way
Live each sunrise, sunset
Your journey begins today


Brianne

Like the monarch butterfly
You�ve changed throughout your life
You�ve woke with each sunrise
At twilight, closed your eyes
Your appearance has often changed
But never what�s inside
The storms ahead will come
Like the tears you may cry
The road ahead may be dusty
In the end it will dry
Your journey begins today
Now spread your wings
And fly

Brandon
A boy becomes a man
By the choices he makes
Indecisions and perils
Achievements
Mistakes
Each footstep is heavy
As the path
Dissolves in the sand
Yet the journey�s worth
Each pebble
You�ve held in your hand
Remembrance is an honor
Commencement, a gift
Now grow in your freedom
It means you have lived

Author's Note

each poem defines the individual's relationship with me. they are not meant for in depth review, just a simple sentiment.