Graduation Poems
Here find a collection of Graduation Poems to share with the new graduate, and short poems for the new graduate to share. Poetry to congratulate, to encourage, to inspire, and to share. A special day that deserves recognition we hope our short poems help express your thoughts to the new graduate and by the new graduate as they begin the next journey in their life.Below is a poem written by a graduate which expresses thoughts of a new journey. The verses are great to use in a yearbook:
We're Graduating
Poet: Julie Hebert, (c) 2011
Today is the day that we close our books,
And take a walk in an unknown place.
Many years we’ve spent in this building,
About to embark in a new rat race.
But now that our journey here is finished,
We will close our books to this page.
Our time here has been quite fulfilling,
Can't wait to start earning a wage!
Graduation is more than just saying,
Goodbye to a classroom of books.
It's leaving behind great friendships,
And mentors who always left you hooked.
So we say goodbye to all the great teachers,
And we'll miss you to all of our friends.
Hello to the new world that awaits us,
It's our turn to be making the trends.
Larry Winget once said, "Knowledge is not power. The implementation of knowledge is power." These words couldn't be truer, as the person graduates implementing the knowledge is one of the keys to success!
Below is a poem offering encouragement to the new graduate:
Great Endings And New Beginnings
Poet: Julie Hebert, (c) 2011
On this day of all days,
Is a day of great endings.
The start of new beginnings,
Many wishes to be sent.
You will say goodbye to great friendships,
And mentors alike.
Start to make new friendships,
And see life with new sight.
Your journey awaits you,
You will take with you lessons learned.
And with each new day coming,
New lessons will be earned.
Although it's time to move on,
Life before will always be.
Your time spent learning
Will be a gift that was meant to be.
Congratulations on Your Accomplishment!
Poetry to offer congratulations:
Graduating High School
Poet: Julie Hebert, (c) 2011
Say so long to your years of high school,
You've done great but its time to move on.
You're headed for greatness next fall so,
Enjoy this summer but don't yawn.
You've done so well to get where you're going,
Graduation is proof of that.
You've studied and done you're very best,
And that's why we are giving you the scat.
We want you to take time to relax,
Having fun should be in their as well.
Get out and do some discovering,
I know you’ll have stories to tell.
Once again congrats on graduating,
And doing so well to get here.
You deserve all that is coming,
I hope you know how happy we're here.
Another great poem for the new graduate to share in a yearbook or to express thanks:
Thanks To Those Who Helped Me
Poet: Julie Hebert, (c) 2011
It's here, I’ve finally made it,
Graduation is finally here.
I would have never made it,
Without my three musketeers.
The first is my parents who always,
Made me believe in all I could be.
You were always such an inspiration,
And showed me what I couldn't see.
The second is the great teachers,
Who wanted nothing than me to succeed.
You've helped and been so patient,
And were always around when I need.
And last, but very not least,
Were my friends who kept me afloat.
Whenever I felt I was drowning,
You always came to me by boat.
Without my three inspirations,
I don't know if I'd have made it through.
Now that graduation is near us,
I don't have to wonder what's true.
But what I do want to say to you all,
Is thank you for being you.
I'm so lucky to have you all with me,
You've held me together like glue.
So here I am about to embark,
In a new journey all on my own.
I hope I remember your teachings,
And find my way as you’ve shown.
Today is the day that I graduate,
A day unlike any I've owned.
I know I like to procrastinate,
But this time I definitely won't postpone.
Success - The road to success runs uphill
Thoughts of a Student:
Frightening Life Changes
Poet: Julie Hebert, (c) 2011
I am aware of what awaits me,
But my nerves are quivering high.
Life around will be changing,
Am I ready to say good bye?
Am I ready to leave behind,
All I've known from birth to now?
This idea that life's always changing,
Makes me wonder why and how.
I know new life is frightening,
But I wonder could it be.
Could new life be something wonderful,
That will make me so happily?
I'm done being frightened,
It's time to face the facts.
Moving on to a new life,
Maybe exactly what my life lacks.
The Right Goodbye
- The World That Awaits
- Graduation, a poem
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