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It’s my graduation, What an awesome day, What can I say, Up a few steps, Then capped, Then down a few, Between me and you, All of 90 seconds No more, No fuss, no trumpet, No encore, I studied, I slaved, I cried, I worked through The night, For 4 years, For this honor, My family hardly Heard my name, But this Was for me, My moment of fame. Made all the More special, With the presence Of my 13 year old son, Homework all done, Yodeling his admiration, In true traditional South African style.

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Date: 6/9/2024 6:32:00 PM
Well done Jennifer, a wonderful achievement… Beryl
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Date: 6/8/2024 11:05:00 AM
Your poem beautifully encapsulates the essence of a graduation day, blending personal triumph with the joy of sharing that achievement with family. It acknowledges the hard work and sacrifices made over the years, contrasting the brevity of the graduation ceremony with the significance of the journey. The presence your son adds a touching and culturally rich layer to the narrative, celebrating both personal and familial pride. The poem is a testament to perseverance, the value of education, and the importance of family support in achieving one’s dreams.
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Date: 6/6/2024 4:35:00 AM
Jennifer, congratulations! This is indeed an accomplishment to be proud of! Lo ely formatted poem you have created to trumpet your hard work!! Happy Thursday xxoo
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Date: 6/5/2024 7:36:00 PM
A proud moment, indeed and congratulations... BTW beautifully written...
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Date: 6/4/2024 4:30:00 PM
Did you go back to school or is this written from the perspective of any graduate in South Africa? It's so exuberant? We just saw our second grandkids graduate, but it wasn't a fun experience. We were at the top of a huge stadium and couldn't see much except the kids walking quickly past on the big stadium screen. A thousand graduates. It's so much!!!
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Date: 6/4/2024 10:38:00 AM
A proud moment for you and the family, Congrats
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Date: 6/4/2024 5:07:00 AM
Jennifer, you do a great job pointing out how fast parts of our lives go by. You demonstrate its the journey and not the destination that matters...although there's time to smell the roses along the way!
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Date: 6/2/2024 8:18:00 AM
Congratulations, Jenny! You should be recognized for your hard work and dedication to a long-held goal. An exciting and surprising graduation celebration will be treasured forever! I'm sure your son was proud of you. ~ Kind greetings and hugs, my friend
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Date: 6/2/2024 4:25:00 AM
Whoohoo what an achievement Jennifer!! All that blood ,sweat , tears and determination has paid off!….and your lovely son was there for you not doubt full of admiration for his mum!! You must be very proud my friend! Debx
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Date: 6/1/2024 2:33:00 PM
Ahhh!! How wonderful. Graduations are special for each child or person. Sometimes it is adults that are rewarded with a special day because they did all the work. Thanks for sharing. Keep on writing. Sara K
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Date: 6/1/2024 12:05:00 AM
Lovely congratulations many blessings
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Date: 5/31/2024 3:43:00 PM
Well done for your achievement. Too true the moment may seem so finite, but it is not, for it is yours forever. Hugs all around especially your son.
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Date: 5/30/2024 11:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your graduation. You are a winner. Hooray!!! I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Guess it is just about 90 seconds if that for each person/so sad. All the time/work one puts in, the time should be much longer. Hope you had a great/blessed day........
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Date: 5/30/2024 12:15:00 AM
Congratulations Jenny!! You deserve applause after all the studying and time dedicated to make a dream come true. A "hey presto" graduation is something that will last a lifetime! I am certain your son was so very proud of you. ~ Warm regards & hugs, my friend // paul
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Date: 5/29/2024 6:14:00 AM
Congratulations, Jennifer! Love how you drew us into your monumental moment with your 13 year old son and his yodeling admiration. Can you hear the applause from the Poetry Soupers around the world? Hugs ~ Kim
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