Graduation

If you do not see me in cap and gown

Four years from now smiling with fulfillment

Do not be afraid

For the darkness that lingered in my shadow

Slept beside my feet

And spoke faintly while I wept

Has nawed the chains loose

A call for help would be senseless

As death summoned me by name

She held me as if she cared

And transported me away

A tear feel down my face and I said

“I’ve been waiting for this day”