Days of a Student

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September smiles and packsacks Long loose hair Free in the Indian summer breeze Eyes lit up with hope Invincible and brimming with vitality Poor yet so rich in possibilities Whole life ahead of you Carefree Free of obligations Options much less restricted Than you might think The world opens its arms To welcome you Dream big Go for it Stretch out Reach for the impossible If not now, when? Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~TO BE YOUNG AGAIN~ 2023 AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on May 12, 2018 for contest PREMIERE II - OPEN sponsored by ROB CARMACK

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/14/2018 8:19:00 AM

I graduated with my bachelors degree the day after my oldest daughter graduated from high school, so I can definitely relate to this poem, Line. I got my masters at the age of 44, and I've used it for 21 years already. It is NEVER too late!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/14/2018 8:22:00 AM

Congrats, Caren. It's enriching in so many ways. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/13/2018 2:56:00 PM

Very nice entry for Rob, Line. He likes really mysterious stuff, and I can't write that way so I hope what I come up with will even be something he likes!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/13/2018 3:51:00 PM

It's helpful knowing contest sponsors' preferences. It would be useful if they gave us a hint on the contest guidelines, e.g. I LOVE this and I HATE that... Or we can continue to learn the hard way LOL

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/13/2018 9:42:00 AM

Yes, never too late to go back to school, to be inspired, to dream big - so motivating!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/13/2018 12:01:00 PM

Indeed, Michelle. You just reminded me of the sabbatical year I took to study finish my bachelor. Going back as an adult was euphoric - I actually moved on campus and I appreciated every single moment.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/12/2018 12:35:00 PM

Yes, this is so inspirational. This one is a keeper, Line. With a positive attitude and some education, there are no limits to what one can achieve .

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/12/2018 12:45:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel, for your visit and lovely comment.