Graduation Party Poem (I use the word poem lightly)

Read to our daughter who graduated college and our son who graduated high school at their dual graduation party.  Thank you to the 60 guests who attended and listened to me recite this little poem.  Thank you to daughter number 2 who stepped in and read a few lines because I could not.  

What would a graduation party be,

without a little poem from me?

To the boy, we wish you the very best.

When you go, your father and I can get some rest.

To the girl, we wish you travels that are safe and happy,

But cleaning your room before you go would be really snappy.

Congratulations daughter on your impressive 4.0.

Oops, wait, you didn’t want anyone to know.

But since the cat is out of the bag,

Please give us a chance to brag.

The 4.0 at your college that you made

Was the only one there in the last decade!

Son, passing Spanish was a monumental task.

But for goodness sake, what did we ask?

We asked you son, to finish strong

So all our boasting wouldn’t seem wrong.

******** Christian College, the boy is on his way,

Please, please, do not run the other way.

And all you friends out there, please pray

That Mom and Dad can make it to that day.

With all the healthy activities of this summer

We know you simply won’t get dumber.

But instead,

You’ll use your head,

Making a future that is bright

And shining with all God’s light.

We sometimes fight like dogs and cats,

Today, we even had our little spats.

But, when push comes to shove,

Our family is all about the love.

Dear son, with your Air Force ROTC

A fine Airman someday you’ll be.

There is something we just can’t hide,

And that is our heart bursting with pride.

Dear daughter, to work with children in need

Is your passion and your gift, indeed.

May God guide you to the right place to serve

Because truly it is what you deserve.

We wish you both the very best

All God’s blessings and nothing less.

When we say good-bye and close the door

Please pray Dad can pick me up off the floor.

That is enough poetry for one night,

Serving you all was our delight.

We thank you all with a humble heart,

May God bless you all as we depart.