Fifty years ago today
With diploma in hand, we stepped proudly from the stage
Permanent smiles on our faces captured on polaroids
We now tasted freedom, and it was time to make a choice

Fifty years ago today
We partied and danced
We were on our way
Tears were shed with the word goodbye
between lifelong friends that couldn't help but cry

Fifty years ago today, some took to the highway
and some chose to stay
Though separated by miles, the hearts stayed connected
Solid friendships that have never been affected

Fifty years ago today
We stood tall and had a lot to say
while feeling invincible in every way

It was time to make a statement
It was time to make our mark
It was time for us to find out
It's not just a walk in the park

Fifty years ago today
I remember it like it was yesterday
Caps and gowns, proud parents, grands, and all
The round of applause when your name was called
Hugs and poses smiles all around
A celebration throughout the whole town

Fifty years ago today
Looking back, those were the days
There wasn't anything we didn't do
We did it all and still made it through
I knew you before the first day of school
I still know you, and you're still a fool

Fifty years ago today
before people disappeared, before God took them away
So many lost to only memories that never seem to fade
Smiles reappear, as do the tears
seen in memories in all of these years

I'm so grateful we are still among the mix
Since o six twenty-seven nineteen seventy-six
This was written just for you, and it's long overdue
Fifty years ago today, I graduated with you

06/27/2019

Posted on 06/27/2019
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