Every new semester brings a sense of excitement for everyone, but it can also bring doubts and anxiety with all of the unknowns that are thrown our way. This is a poem to remind us all to keep our daily struggles in perspective and be aware of the bigger picture.

There is no grieving

a daydream of a life that was never real,

a fantasy.

The what-ifs do not exist,

except in our minds.

This includes thoughts of the future

for the future has yet to arrive.

We can't truly grieve something that was never real.

You will still do

everything you want;

you will still accomplish all

of your goals and so

much more.

Maybe it will take you longer,

but there’s no rush, no pressure.

Though society makes us feel like it,

life is not a race.

You’ll always have

someone who is there for you,

who cares about your wellbeing,

who loves you and wants you to succeed.

In fact, you’ll have an even

better life, because that life is real,

and meant to be cherished.

You will be happy.

You are so much more than your insecurities and fears.

You are you.

You are growing.

You are worth it.

You are okay.

You are loved.