Friends Graduation Poems | Examples
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I sit in class, I play pretend,
I laugh too loud, I text my friends.
They say, "Grow up," but I never did—
I’m just a kid.
I make mistakes, I talk too fast,
I dream of days that never last.
They roll their eyes at what I did—
I’m just a kid.
I hide my tears, I bite my tongue,
they say I'm weak if i try to run.
Still, no one listens, no one did—
I’m just a kid.
The world moved on, but I stayed small,
too young to rise, too old to fall.
They took too much, they always did—
I was just a kid.
"Jay's Graduation Day"
(by Michelle L. LeBlanc 06/17/2024)
This week you would have graduated
Just before you turned 18
Oh, how the time has flown
Since you suddenly left the scene
All tho you didn't graduate High School
You did graduate from this Life
You transitioned with flying colors
Your painting truly mesmerized
You learned many lessons
You tried so very hard
You found a way to rise above
And to reach up for the stars
Life wasn't always easy
But you learned to keep your smile
You'd reach out a hand of kindness
And often go the extra mile
You had a such a heart of gold
And a smile that brightened your eyes
Your friends all loved you so much
Some of them still can't help, but cry
And even though your graduation
Would have been Wednesday June 19th
I know you're still behind the scenes
Celebrating with a wink
You certainly left your imprint
Your marks engraved on our hearts
You graduated with the highest honor
Your love imprinted on our hearts!
She strolled briskly toward center stage,
self-confident, charismatic.
She nodded at supporters,
teachers, friends, family,
who rejoiced in her
graduation,
overjoyed,
thankful,
awed.
It's the hour of the graduation,
hope soars beyond imagination,
The hard work and sleepless nights,
are only the memories of the bygone days.
Feel free, as we always wanted,
Aim for the rosy future, as we always dreamt of,
Be, as we were meant to be.
The time has come for the,
exciting new life to begin,
The fear and anxiety of an unknown future,
don't even creep in mind.
The sweet touch of hugs and kisses,
from family and friends,
would be everlasting in the indebted heart,
the joy and happiness on their faces,
would be engraved forever in thoughts.
Feel free, as we always wanted,
Aim for the rosy future, as we always dreamt of,
Be, as we were meant to be.
Tears come easily on this special night,
It's saying farewell that is hard.
Thoughts turn to the celebration of the end of our twelve-year journey,
the end of our growing years together,
hugs and kisses are abundant.
Nervous laughter as memories crowd.
Signing yearbooks,
But how do I say...goodbye?
Feeling footloose, with nothing to grasp and hold.
A vacant feeling,
Watching all we've known disappear.
Will we see friends again,
or lose them forever?
As we search for our dreams,
will we find ourselves?
Graduation: a time etched in memory--
laughter, tears--bittersweet.
March 28, 2023
For "Graduation Day" contest
by Craig Cornish
Commencement ended soon and costumes came to stay.
They got fit into me well, like feathers that sway;
How evenly cute rows of students stood at ease!
As heads high stand spruce and coconut and palm trees...!
As the bright sun's rays glisten the waters troubled,
A bit of joy of my friends, in me too bubbled;
A tinge of pain amalgamated with soft rage,
With my stress and strain within I did get engage...!
What's graduation when exam was not done well?
Don't more than potentialities, here, marks sell?
One answer that though I knew as clear as crystal,
Had stuck my mind like bullet in a jammed pistol...!
Though I stood smiling for a better photo shoot,
Mind turned numb, like a flute gradually gone mute;
Till a gleam of contentment creep within me soon,
Wouldn't my degree blink long like a gaudy balloon...???
15 March 2023
Graduation Day Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: craig cornish
Syllable Count: Howmanysyllables
Seems like only yesterday,
when I wore a white cap and gown. I was a very excited five year old,
it was my kindergarten graduation.
I was sick as a dog,
after crying until I could not breathe~mom said I could go.
The group diploma pictures were taken,
it was back home and back to bed feeling so sick.
I missed the party~I missed all the fun,
that made me really sad.
The years went by,
I had another chance to get it right.
A blue and white flower corsage I did wear,
school colors made me proud.
A night filled with family and friends,
for all to see what I had done.
Happy tears did fall,
as the next chapter in my life was about to start.
This time I was not missing the party,
cutting my big cake brought me much joy.
Date Written: 3/3/2023
Note: True story.
Thank you
To the teachers that endured my troubles and wiles
And witnessed my tears and dark times
To the friends that advised me
To escape my pain with a smile
To the teachers who taught and guided me
In both the educational and moral aspects of life
And made sure I excelled
In every written and academic strife
This school helped me to learn to appreciate
All the letters that a book makes
My friends inspired me to have an inner mind
And gave me a better outlook on life
And to that, I say thank you for all my sweat and tears
That made me strong enough to face my fears
Thank you for all the joyous moments and smiles
All of you made my stay in this school worthwhile.
I have another piece that's too long for here - so it's in "Short Storries."
It's called "Seniors" - about a High School graduation party
I know I could take things out - but then it's not what I wanted to say *shrug*
Here's the link
URL: https://www.poetrysoup.com/short_stories/seniors_9476
I hope you like it!
It's their graduation
In just a few short weeks!
I'm so proud of my friends
Independent bright teens
Indeed, they will make an
Impact on this vast world
I wish them all the best.
When I think of the years gone by
I hang my head and almost cry.
But do not think that I am sad
don’t jump to conclusions and say I’m mad
I’m simply reminiscing on the happy days we had.
My friends were many, enemies were few
when I was with them, I was never blue!
It never really worried me when a problem came about
because I knew someone would be there to help
me work it out.
Those happy days are gone for sure, the cynics often say,
but those days are wholesome, still fresh in my mind,
and they will never fade away!
It’s true I had my ups and downs, this I will admit
but there were always friends around to cheer me on
and encourage me not to quit!
Now, life has parted me from my friends
and we have all gone our separate ways
but, I won’t allow time to cause me to forget
those truly Happy Days!
There are moments in life we always remember,
Places and people to which we always surrender.
The friends we make as we go through life,
Especially those who have helped us when we had some strife.
Remember the kids in that first class at school,
Some we fought with, others we thought were oh so "cool".
The few close friends with whom we could share,
Our darkest secrets and passions, the ones we trusted would always care.
As we became older we became wiser too,
Because of all the teachers who challenged us in what we should do.
The years passed and different ones would take their places,
In that line of our life's renewal, I can still see their faces.
Then came the day when we would move on,
Different schools, different friends, looking at a new horizon.
We came together on that final day as a class,
Feeling the trepidation and angst, knowing how it too must now pass.
It was our time for cap and gown and a diploma celebration,
The memories of it all, the excitement and jubilation of our Graduation!
I grew up in the eighties
that’s where I spent my teens
We saw the end of the bell bottoms
and ushered in the acid wash jeans
I remember big hair and rock bands
Friday night parties with all of my friends
Drag racing after school
and hoping it would never end
I remember being young
my first awkward night with a girl
I knew I’d had too much to drink
but I still had to give it a whirl
I’ll never forget that feeling
our special group on graduation day
Those faces I would never see again
and setting out to make our own way
August 5,2020
Strand Completely New (17), Any Form, Any theme Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Class of 2002,
this year is at it's end.
Juniors we will be next year,
while keeping our Sophomore friends.
Although I will be leaving soon,
I take a part of this school with me,
Knowing next year will be a newer place,
where you'll no longer be.
I take each memory shared by us,
the good, the bad, just them all.
Through each day I'll think of you,
our bonds standing me up tall.
We'll think our time is getting near,
we'll be so happy and proud.
But when the time is actually here,
tears will fall in a cloud.
No matter where I go,
I'll be with all of you.
As you'll be a class of Seniors one day,
So will I, just with someone new.
Dedicated to: Roane County High School, Class of "2002"
Sucks I had to move away.
Tassels are turned, and caps are in the air,
High school ends just like that with a handshake.
This is a day we’ve been waiting to share
But now, everybody’s health is at stake.
With no parties, no way to celebrate,
How do we mark our great accomplishments?
Maybe by summer, we’ll see our classmates,
But then it’s on to college assignments.
Pack up, move out, now your life’s in a dorm.
Usually there are some hugs and tears.
First day of class is not the high school norm,
But we quickly find friends among new peers.
Corona, you’ve seized prom, graduation...
Please don’t touch our college education.