Congratulations, Poke

Your Diploma is your first big step.
Knowledge is your key!
Achieving what you want in life,
and being, what you want to be!

Learning never ceases, *Poke,
though Graduation's done.
Your whole life's an education,
that has only just begun!

I couldn't be more proud of you,
I wish success, I hope you know.
Rest assured, my love goes with you,
wherever you may go!

So, step into the future Poke,
you have the qualities, you need.
With honesty and integrity,
I've no doubt that you'll succeed!

Remember the love, from Mom and Dad,
your friends and your Teachers, too!
All of these people, plus Gramma and me,
are the ones who made you, you!


Note: *Poke - My nickname for my Granddaughter,
Courtney, since she was 18 months old.
(from Disneys movie "Pocohontas").  She
just graduated from High School.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 10:31 PM
How cute! I love your rhymes! Always, Laura
Pettit Avatar
July 28, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Give "Poke" my congratulations. You have written this offering quite well.
Kendrick Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Enjoyed reading your great work honoring a step in the right direction for your granddaughter...I tell most the opportunity knocks about 3 1/2 times in a person's life so take advantage of all golden opportunities and getting an education is one of those opportunities..Sara
Andresen Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Sweet poem for your "Poke",grandpa - oxox love Anne-Lise
Horne Avatar
July 21, 2012 at 10:50 AM
lovely tribute to your granddaughter, Ralph. Congrats on all your wins : )
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM
wonderful graduation present for your lovely Poke!!!
Guzzi Avatar
July 17, 2012 at 2:35 PM
I bet she said Awwwwww Gramps when she read this! Light & Love
Grisetti Avatar
July 16, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations to your Granddaughter, and to your for your lovely tribute.
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