We’re all here for one reason or another
We’ve made it by way of our faith
And the love of our fathers and mothers
Now you must forge a brand new path
From the hidden curriculum that taught you
That you are not only a part of the math,
But a piece of history in the making
Only through careful study of the past and present
Will you be prepared for the mysterious future you’re facing
Determination, Dedication, Motivation
Hear me, my young inspirations
When I say that we are living in a privileged nation
Don’t confine yourselves to the same circle of familiar faces
Break down those barriers of culture, language, and races
Open your hearts and expose your souls to the world
No longer are you little boys and girls
Through hard work and sacrifice,
You have matured and grown
Now you must look to the interests of others
As well as your own
Use your strengths
To help those who are weak
At the least,
We are living in an era of violent peace
So, what I would like to see
Is you live not by the sword,
But by the sheath
Conduct yourselves with dignity and integrity
And like rods mounted on the tops of the highest peaks,
You will stand tall and erect,
And be struck by en-lightening
If in 10, 20, or 30 years, we should meet
Whether at a formal gathering
Or casually walking down the street
When I look deep
Into your eyes
I hope to find
Not only the spirits of former Blue Devils
But also angels
Soaring to entirely new levels
But if by some unforeseen event,
Your wings are clipped,
If only by the sheer force of your will
Or the glory of your grit
Promise me that you will never,
Ever
Fall
*Interpolations from J. Ivy "Never Let You Down"
Copyright 2011| Bryeon Jones
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