This Is an Ode, Which Describes Our Journey Through The Long Road

By Darius Khizer

In our childhood garden, we used to chuckle and play

Where laughter echoed through the hall every passing day

We always kept each other up when down

We all couldn’t hold a frown

School has taught us to be humble and kind

May this memory be held in our hearts entwined

We were all so inclined in our mind

How easily we were defined

Memories linger like blossoms in spring,

Of friendships forged on swings that swing

Though paths may part, our bond will remain

In the tapestry of time forever ingrained

Many we hold dear in our heart

And the fact that we can’t accept their depart

This would be a new start!

Now standing at the gate of our young dreams

We grasp the memories as the sunlight beams

The pages turn a new chapter begins

As we look back and reconcile our old grins

With tiny steps we walked through the halls each year,

Learning and growing, shedding every fear

Through trials and triumphs, we found our way

Guided by teachers who led us each day.

From alphabet letters to equations in math

We've journeyed together on this learning path

Through crayon drawings and pages of books

We've grown in knowledge with curious looks

I hold memories of camp in my heart

It always shines through the dark

It was fun and bright

And gave me strength to have might

I remember the winding roads and forests deep

How we ventured on our promises to keep

With laughter ringing through the air

We forged memories beyond compare

In campfire tales and starlit skies

We found the magic that never dies

With friends by our side we faced each fear

And in those moments our bonds grew near

So here's to us the graduates of today

Ready to spread our wings and find our way.

With courage in our hearts and dreams held high

We'll soar beyond the horizon reaching for the sky

Here’s a special thanks to a Teacher

Who always made us laugh with childish pranks

From scaring us at the door

Or telling some jokes classic from the shore

Their humor's like sunshine bright and warm

Turning even the dreariest day into a charm

With a twinkle in their eye and a witty quip

They turn every lesson into a delightful trip

So here's to you Mr Bailey our funny guide

With you learning's always a joyous ride

Your humor lifts us makes us Soar

You're not just a Teacher but so much more!

By Darius Khizer