The Circle Of Life

February 7, 2018

Freshman year was scary, the new one on campus

My horses take a backseat while I am underestimated in tennis

Sophomore year was better, no longer the runt of the school

Still nervous around the seniors, have to fit in order to be cool

Junior year was the stressor, between the grades and the ACT

4.0 so close, will colleges settle for a 3.363?

Junior Prom is the highlight of the year, finally the beautiful gown

Date or no date, this girl is having a night on the town

Summer is a blur between work, applications, and deadlines

Fall approaches as does my varsity tennis season timeline

Senior year has arrived, how much we all have changed

My acceptance to college is secured, now I just have find a way to pay

Graduation is approaching, my parents hate to let me go

My life is about to start and where it takes me only God knows

I was raised with expectations and early on learned respect

I can’t say every decision made was right, but learned as I went

I am confident in my ability to achieve and plan for success

In and out of the classroom, I expect nothing less

I know I will fall a time or two and maybe struggle getting to my feet

This is the importance of family and friends to ensure I rise above defeat

A solid education is the best way I can maximize my effort

Veterinarians expect skills when working on a heifer

I want to love my job and make a difference in my patients health

Encouraging youth to dream big and continue reflecting on ourselves

Here is trying to make my way through the jungle of life in one piece

Thank you poetry scholarship judges for helping me achieve my dreams

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