Experience Of Watching Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Listening to the crowd yelling, whistling, excited, going crazy
when hearing their loved ones names being called.

What a precious experience that all of us are sharing together,
bringing us closer than ever in more ways than one.

People now getting ready to leave, gathering their belongings,
some people still cheering as the graduates stand and file out.

Everyone standing up, watching as they walk past right below us,
our Granddaughter looking up at us and smiling.

Elated and joyful for having finally made it to graduation day
after four long years of high school.

Filled with happiness, joy, at times tears, sadness and yes,
even frustration.

A welcome ending to these four years, all worth every moment
of circumstances gone through.

Now able to move forward to begin the next phase of their
lives, a future of possibilities they will strive toward.