Moving Along

In elementary school,

I was told:

To look both ways before crossing the street,

Do not run with scissors

Don't cheat in hide and seek.

Friends are forever,

And secrets are kept discreet. 

In middle school,

I was told:

To keep up with your studies,

Be respectful to your teachers and peers.

Wear goggles in science for safety,

And be ready; high school is near.

In high school,

I am currently told:

To not get with the wrong crowd,

And continue getting good grades.

To advise and listen,

Keep in line with the passing days.

And it's scary because

I feels like it was just yesterday... 

When I was only nine years old,

In the third grade.

And thinking that high school and college-

Were so far away.

I am now almost eighteen years old,

And with all the lessons I've been taught,

I think the most important

Is to never give up.

Don't think to stop.