Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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Finally, a Graduate

There were moments
When I didn’t feel capable
I didn’t know if I would make it
Through the days of hard work
Dedication to the revisions and edits
Assurance that my plan was
Inspiration from God’s wise hand

There were times
When I failed the tests
Lacked the knowledge to progress
Lost my faith in education’s idea
Reevaluated my goals and felt unsure
Of the way I was going and all I was learning
What should I be doing?

There were many dark days
When storms brewed on the horizon
Filling me with anguish as I struggled
To find the answers, the encouragement
To reach toward my dreams and pray
With hope that believes and is certain
All the answers will come, one way or another

There were thoughts, gray and gloomy
Who whispered failure through my heart
Leaving shadows of melancholy and noise
That filled up my thoughts with despair
And made me feel like I probably should
Just give up and give in to brokenness
Of a desperation that said I’d lost

Through it all, though
I continued to absorb and grow
Filling up on the knowledge
So vibrant and shimmering with light
As it fell across my mind and smiled
On my hopes with assurance and a promise
That if I simply kept trying and didn’t give up

I’d reach my goals and graduate with flying colors
And – I did graduate – with laughter and love
Shining across my thoughts, my hopes and my dreams
Coloring my life in music that believes
In joy, compassion, sincerity and love
Feelings that are lasting through all the battles
Of a life spent reaching out for the best there is

Graduation is a blessing I’ll always be thankful
I completed triumphantly!

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