Congratulations, Graduate

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                 You're now 
       at the summit after years 
           of clawing your way 
                  to the top 
        of a towering mountain.
           With blood and dirt 
         under your fingernails,
        calluses on your hands, 
      you're on top of the world! 
      Congratulations, graduate! 
                You did it! 
Now pat yourselves on the back!
    This hard-earned success 
          didn't come easy.  
  Boy, does it taste oh so sweet! 
         Nothing feels better!
     There's nothing quite like 
         reaping the rewards 
         of accomplishment;
              a warm soup 
         to the soul in winter! 
            Stay motivated.
     Keep chasing your dreams. 
      The flame of inspiration 
            gradually grows 
            into an inferno. 
     Keep feeding that inferno! 
     Your journey doesn't stop 
   at the peak of one mountain. 
               You're still... 
             t r a v e l i n g 
       on the road of destiny. 
                Take time 
       to savor the moments; 
   take in the mountain breeze. 
         You've come this far, 
             yet you have 
      many more miles to go!
       The journey continues 
           after graduation. 
            There are still...
       higher peaks to climb, 
       more to accomplish,
     so keep surging ahead, 
           dear graduate, 
          keep flying high 
    with your mighty wings 
              to reach 
   even further destinations. 
   Don't rest on your laurels! 
         You mustn't stop 
             educating 
     and pushing yourself. 
             Continue 
     conquering summits; 
    climb every mountain!

Date written:06/06/2021

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