On the Red Carpet and Beyond
On the Red Carpet and Beyond
They want a red carpet theme for their school leavers' ball. This is my didactic rendering.
Today you are stars and the red carpet is spread
Rolled out for you to, with cool class, tread
For in this movie aptly called, Life in High School,
You've starred remarkably as hero, villain and fool.
Romance, sport, drama, every possible genre
To your credit, you have done much honour
So the carpet is red, out there quite ready to greet
Snazzy outfits, suits, gowns and well-heeled feet
But remember, dear friends, today is but just a day
The lights, they will sizzle, pop and then fade away
And once we are done with the glitz and glamour
Of the raucous laughter and all the clamour
Life will move on and the carpet will, in the distance recede
You will be thrust into a world that will judge your every deed
It will be harsh, cruel, nasty, full of spite
'Twill touch every nerve throw challenges tight
Yes, today is your day and the red carpet is there
Enjoy what it offers, even its tiniest fare
Recall memories of the many moments spent
Of the mischief and the rules you quietly bent
But remember there is tomorrow when the lights go out
And you begin to struggle, wondering what life's all about
When the carpet upon which you did gracefully stroll
Has given way to terrain where you stumble, ride or roll.
You will have life, on a red carpet, just for today
What tomorrow brings no Oracle can truly say
Still, when upon that carpet you tread tonight
Look back, smile, and say, I have done alright."
Look ahead, also, when for the cameras you pose
Look in to the future and with daring suppose
All that you can, with your many talents achieve
So that, in your life, many gifts this world will receive.
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