tears and smiles of joy
remembering this youth as newborn
resting in his parents’ arms
now raised and standing on his own
in robes of accomplishment
ready to walk
in his college graduation ceremony
looked on by proud, supportive family
tears and smiles of joy
remembering this youth as newborn
resting in his parents’ arms
now raised and standing on his own
in robes of accomplishment
ready to walk
in his college graduation ceremony
looked on by proud, supportive family
MaryJane Nordgren
Author of the Nandria Series, MaryJane is a retired family practice physician who grew up in the Midwest but now lives in the Pacific Northwest.