To those graduating
May 11, 2007 – 9:46 pm blessing the boats
(at St. Mary’s)
may the tide
that is entering even now
the lip of our understanding
carry you out
beyond the face of fear
may you kiss
the wind then turn from it
certain that it will
love your back may you
open your eyes to the water
water waving forever
and may you in your innocence
sail through this to that
~Lucille Clifton
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I wish I could be there to see you all graduate. Wish you all the best.
3 Responses to “To those graduating”
Thanks for sharing that. That poem will always be a favorite to me.
By Hanna on May 12, 2007
Dude, you totally freak me out when you direct link a post.
By Tab on May 12, 2007
Yeah, I wished I was able to make it graduation, too…but I’ve been working like every weekend and I just needed a break. I just didn’t have the energy to drive down to the SMCM. How’s everything going with you? Alex and I are really sorry you can’t make it to the wedding and will miss you…but maybe we can get together some other time this summer as I’m quitting my full time job come June 8th.
By Colleen on May 13, 2007