Graduating From Childhood Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABACDD EDFGHIJKLDIMDDNOPQRA OST| I realized with trepidation | A |
| that you fast growing up | B |
| Soon you and many of your generation | A |
| will graduate from childhood | C |
| and enter the challenging and complex domain of maturity | D |
| although I sometimes think you have done so already | D |
| - | |
| At the start of this new phase here are a few thoughts | E |
| We have the duty to contribute to a more just humane and caring society | D |
| do your best to play your part | F |
| All men and women are born equal | G |
| Stand up for what you believe in | H |
| stand up for others and stand up for yourself | I |
| You have the absolute right to be here | J |
| Be a blessing wherever you go | K |
| and leave a lasting impression of respect humility love hope and joy | L |
| If one manages to do this with physical beauty | D |
| you attract cheap and fleeting glory for yourself | I |
| If you impress with your material possessions | M |
| you attribute honor to decaying vanity | D |
| If however you rely on qualities such as honesty | D |
| and respect glory and honor are due to your Maker | N |
| After meeting others | O |
| you must leave them more empowered | P |
| more respected and more loved | Q |
| even though you yourself might feel hurt | R |
| wounded and down trodden | A |
| Serve humanity and choose a life that matters | O |
| Not so much for its duration but for its dedication not because of what you have achieved | S |
| but for what you have managed to give | T |
David Carolissen
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