The Circle of Life... After College

Hand clenched, nerves tingled, emotions stirred Eyes tired from the long night of drunken celebration My gown swayed and my tassel knocked against my ear Name is called and a small cheer is heard at a distance Gliding across the stage, a light is showered upon me I glanced up and it felt like money, new beginnings, and money Like a young eagle, full courage and ambitions to take on the world Eyebrows furrowed, hands jittered, emotions sunk I sighed as I stared at the computer screen Five months after graduation and a sense of defeat appeared So many interviews, so many applications, and so many disappointments Need experience, need license, need more and more Life after college is unexpected and just blatantly sucks The soft comfortable nestle of college life is none compared to the harsh reality Eyes closing, smile forming, mind wishing My fingers pressed against the envelope The tall blue mailbox stands, waiting to deliver my goals The feeling of defeat no longer lingers as hope returns School again has yet again entered my lost path I glanced up and the sun showered its light upon me It felt like money, new beginnings, and money… I hope