We wait so long for our recognition of our hard work whether it is for school or our work lives,

And yet time flies by so quickly that it all comes in a wave, we made it.

Such an innovating feeling knowing this was all made possible by you.

Having the support from family and friends is all you need.

Graduation day is amongst us, it is coming sooner than you think.

The bittersweet feeling you are going to get when you walk out into that arena,

You take a glance at the crowd and for the slightest second you get teary eyed.

It feels surreal, this is finally happening.

In the crowd there a hundreds of families gathered to support their graduate,

And there they are, your people.

You see your mom at first glance and you know you would not be standing there without her immense support.

Your sisters, nephew and niece, father, and your family and friends.

The crowd slowly dims out and all you can see is them.

The ceremony is commencing.

As you walk across that stage, you’ve never felt feel so whole in a long time.

You sit back down and it hits you…

This is the beginning of my life.

Mom, thank you for being so selfless and allowing me to grow by your side,

And one day I hope to become even half of the woman you are.

Thank you for believing in me and pushing me to be the best version of myself.

This is it, I did it.