Here she stands in her cap and gown,
Her relatives flock from out of town.
She gathers her courage and stands tall and proud
She waits for her name to be called aloud.
Seems so long ago when she started this quest.
Two long years that she tried her best.
She put in her time and gave up a lot
A lot of cross words and things she forgot.
The cost of the document is more than the money
She shed many tears and she fought with her honey.
But if left to her own devices to purchase
Would it mean as much to her per chance?
So many before her make their way to the stage
But her turn arrives and her family waves.
They see her stand and she smiles at them all
And she lurches forward as her name is called.
She accepts with pride the diploma she’s handed
Her dreams have come true; she gave what was demanded.
Her future looks bright and she has what she came for
She hears the applause, she couldn’t ask for more.
This is the first step to achieve her Masters.
She’s come this far, she has skirted disasters.
Another time will be set aside
To watch again the rise of the wise.
So set your sights and stand firm in this quest
Another two years and you’ll be the best.
There are young minds hungry for your expertise
As a teacher you’ll win what you want to achieve.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem