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~Intermission~
I am dreading the final day
In which our time is short
Counting down the days
5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
The bell rings
Papers fly
Summer has begun
For some it is escape
A joyous occasion for which we celebrate
But for others
It is a time for reminiscing the memories
Because in that time
No words can ever describe the feeling
Of parting with beloved comrades
That you have known for years
With whom you have shared
Your dreams, hopes, secrets, thoughts and life with
All to be a memory
In future years
Sadness is a word that you could use
But, it is truly
You wanting to hold on
Hold on to the past
The brilliant and interesting past
That will be no more
Because what matters
Is now
Trying and trying
Not to stumble like you did in the past
Moving on from the past
Looking back at the past
And laughing
Because it was a wonderful and unique past
Even with all the pain, struggle and heartbreak
Since deep down
You know it only made you stronger
They say, “Pain builds character”
And that is true
But, that is not the point
Needing to end the year
On good terms
With everyone you know
No one is ever ready to leave
Dear friends
Or teachers
Saying the word
Goodbye
Shedding tears
Is this the end?
After all this time?
One word
Creates the realization
The reality of the situation
How dire
What can you do?
It is indeed
An ending of a chapter
And the beginning of a new
We all will go our separate ways
Carving our own paths
In the endless battle
Between ourselves
And what life throws at us
Perhaps one day
We will all reunite
As our adult selves
Creating havoc or peace
Within the world
Once again
Sharing laughs and experiences
We all call our own
Such a dismal thought
To dwell on
De novo, an indescribable feeling
After all
There is happiness around
Everything balances out
Happiness vs. gloom
You ultimately choose
Which one wins out
This year
So many amazing experiences
And others not so much
Seems just like yesterday
They all combine
Into a bliss filled mixture
The kind that makes you smile
Like a child tasting ice cream for the first time
In the end
“It doesn’t even matter”
But in reality it does
Considering the memories we have made
Will forever last
We will and wish
Each other the best
As we wave goodbye
Looking out the window of the car or bus
One last time
Until then
Take a bow
-Hailey Follstad
I am dreading the final day
In which our time is short
Counting down the days
5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
The bell rings
Papers fly
Summer has begun
For some it is escape
A joyous occasion for which we celebrate
But for others
It is a time for reminiscing the memories
Because in that time
No words can ever describe the feeling
Of parting with beloved comrades
That you have known for years
With whom you have shared
Your dreams, hopes, secrets, thoughts and life with
All to be a memory
In future years
Sadness is a word that you could use
But, it is truly
You wanting to hold on
Hold on to the past
The brilliant and interesting past
That will be no more
Because what matters
Is now
Trying and trying
Not to stumble like you did in the past
Moving on from the past
Looking back at the past
And laughing
Because it was a wonderful and unique past
Even with all the pain, struggle and heartbreak
Since deep down
You know it only made you stronger
They say, “Pain builds character”
And that is true
But, that is not the point
Needing to end the year
On good terms
With everyone you know
No one is ever ready to leave
Dear friends
Or teachers
Saying the word
Goodbye
Shedding tears
Is this the end?
After all this time?
One word
Creates the realization
The reality of the situation
How dire
What can you do?
It is indeed
An ending of a chapter
And the beginning of a new
We all will go our separate ways
Carving our own paths
In the endless battle
Between ourselves
And what life throws at us
Perhaps one day
We will all reunite
As our adult selves
Creating havoc or peace
Within the world
Once again
Sharing laughs and experiences
We all call our own
Such a dismal thought
To dwell on
De novo, an indescribable feeling
After all
There is happiness around
Everything balances out
Happiness vs. gloom
You ultimately choose
Which one wins out
This year
So many amazing experiences
And others not so much
Seems just like yesterday
They all combine
Into a bliss filled mixture
The kind that makes you smile
Like a child tasting ice cream for the first time
In the end
“It doesn’t even matter”
But in reality it does
Considering the memories we have made
Will forever last
We will and wish
Each other the best
As we wave goodbye
Looking out the window of the car or bus
One last time
Until then
Take a bow
-Hailey Follstad
Last edited by Hailey on Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:02 am; edited 1 time in total
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