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Graduation

You remember her running to find the beach
And when an adventure was eating a peach
And nothing she wanted was out of reach

You remember her terrified of anything new
So fragile and brave the first day of school
Then proudly parading the picture she drew

You remember the first Halloween she created
That goulish green dress, and the glitter she raided!
You found it today, in a box, old and faded

You remember so much - her first Christmas play,
Her first slumber party, her first grounded day
You see the years, like a thief, slowly stole her away

She'll run now alone to her life, and choose
Her own path to what she will find, and lose
This is her stage, her spotlight, her bow
Love her forever, let her go now.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 11/15/2021 7:57:00 AM
I just read this, Michelle. It's so poignant and beautiful. The hardest thing is letting go...
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Date: 7/29/2021 10:29:00 PM
Amazing introductory poem, for soup, Michelle. I'm sure you were here before this poem though, or maybe i'm just getting old and the memory also.
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Date: 8/25/2020 10:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/poem. Life with kids go by so fast. Young one day then off on their own. Enjoy your win and day.............
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Date: 8/24/2020 1:56:00 PM
Wow! The last two stanzas are really superb, Michelle. What a great first entry on the Soup's site. (And right above mine on the winner's list too! I think they grouped us together because of our friendship and the genuine respect we have for each other... Well, maybe not. But it doesn't take anything away from our mutual admiration society, methinks). Meaningful Memories, Gershon
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/24/2020 9:51:00 PM
You were the first to comment on my first poem, and made me feel encouraged and included, and I will always be grateful to you, Gershon.
Date: 8/24/2020 1:50:00 PM
Awesome first post ~ how appropriate that it is a tribute to beginnings. Congrats on your two-year anniversary with PS.
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Date: 8/24/2020 3:50:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Michelle ... I remember how exciting it was to post my first poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/24/2020 3:45:00 AM
A great first post, so touching... This was not really a contest, it was an opportunity to showcase your first poem and I am glad you entered. Thank you.
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Date: 6/13/2020 9:24:00 PM
Wow. And a lump in my throat. xomo
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Date: 5/23/2020 10:05:00 PM
Wow ~ sweet and very touching. Lovely, Michelle.
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Date: 4/3/2020 4:03:00 PM
Michelle, I wish there were emojis available in the comment box to show hearts and little tears coming out of smiling faces. This message to your sister about celebrating the memories and letting go is absolutely heartwarming. My daughter graduated in 2016 and her mom and I lived this poem. So touching.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/4/2020 1:28:00 PM
That is touching to me, thank you for seeking out my first poem posted and commenting on it! It was a written a long time ago but it still feels fresh to me-
Date: 5/12/2019 7:54:00 AM
An excellent first offering to the Soup.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/4/2020 1:29:00 PM
Belated thanks, Rick-
Date: 7/18/2018 3:47:00 PM
Beautiful debut poem, Michelle! Your poignant words speaks to us all ... parent and child. An instant fave. Welcome to the Soup, dear. May love light your path in life always. Romantic Warrior
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Date: 5/6/2018 12:12:00 PM
Wonderful! I love it!
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/7/2018 9:30:00 AM
Thank you Kim, it means a lot to get a comment on an older poem, (especially since this is the first one I ever posted) appreciate it!
Date: 2/27/2018 1:28:00 PM
Wonderful! Every parent should read this. We really need to let go--let the bird fly! The last couplet is simply splendid! Bravo, Michelle! :) Gershon
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/27/2018 2:53:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words! This was written for my sister when her daughter graduated high school - Michelle
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