Hot August

In hot August I’ll make my departure,
the trembling freshman imposter,
to dance with unknown partners,
in our quests to join the rosters
of future scholars and doctors.

Like Columbus I’ll journey not knowing
exactly where I am going -
and like our brave-foolish captain I’m hoping
that the planned years of furious rowing,
will deliver me to where (I think) I am going.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Sambourne Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 9:16 PM
Good luck, Anais. And congratulations on your enrollment into Yale. May your creative pen continue to sketch life so searingly. Your work here is impressive. Cheers, Brian
Vionet Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 3:35 PM
Thank you. =]
Leffanta Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Bon voyage et bonne chance! Aloha! Rico
Vionet Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 2:57 PM
It’s not until August Rico! But thanks =]
Gondolf Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 5:40 AM
I have no doubt in my mind that you will do well in this next adventure my friend, the next chapter of your life. I wish you all the best. Where are you going if I might ask? John
Vionet Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 11:31 AM
yes
Gondolf Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 7:52 AM
Yale?
Vionet Avatar
July 13, 2021 at 6:47 AM
Thank you, I hope so. New Haven, CT =]
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