Midlife Choice
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Mount Saint Mary College - 1984
A midlife challenge offered me its hand-
with careful thought, I took the challenge up.
This choice I made- some could not understand
why this endeavor would help fill my cup.
The cup of knowledge I was meant to fill-
to gather facts of which I never knew.
To read great books and write with added skill-
breathe deep the satisfaction as I do.
Began my part-time college-going days-
a steadfast choice I never will forget.
My journey took six years, and in all ways
a firm decision I would not regret.
Each day on campus, in another world,
my mind consumed sweet knowledge like fine wine.
A deeper way of thinking soon unfurled;
fulfillment and accomplishment- were mine.
Summa cum laude- my graduation day!
My father, husband, children, family
stood proud to honor this in every way;
to praise my choice- be overjoyed for me.
September 9, 2015
~3rd Place~
Contest: A Graduation Blessing
Sponsor: BJ Legros Kelly
Judged: 07/06/2021
~3rd Place~
Contest: The Choices We Make In Life
Sponsor: Edward Ebbs
Judged: 09/11/2015
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2015
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