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~~~~

Nineteen eighty-four
That infinite time in history
Graduation day
A turning point for me

Wings grown
And almost ready to fly
I set out into the world
With my hopes aimed high

Head swollen
I was like a deer in headlights
Had I learned nothing in twelve years?
That could get me through the night

Overnight I went from knowing everything
To not knowing anything at all
When your pedestal is too high
How quickly one can fall

Thankfully I had loving parents
Who placed we firmly on my feet
And set me off to college
And kept my butt to the heat

For in the next coming years
I learned what life’s about
Even though I stepped into life’s pants
I still needed a belt

Thank you Mom and Dad
From you guidance I could not hide
For even though I was eighteen
I still needed you by my side

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The Belt

Contributed by Jeff_Scott_Morehead on Wednesday, 4th May 2005 @ 08:08:42 AM in AEST
Topic: dedicatedpoems

The Belt
~~~~

Nineteen eighty-four
That infinite time in history
Graduation day
A turning point for me

Wings grown
And almost ready to fly
I set out into the world
With my hopes aimed high

Head swollen
I was like a deer in headlights
Had I learned nothing in twelve years?
That could get me through the night

Overnight I went from knowing everything
To not knowing anything at all
When your pedestal is too high
How quickly one can fall

Thankfully I had loving parents
Who placed we firmly on my feet
And set me off to college
And kept my butt to the heat

For in the next coming years
I learned what life’s about
Even though I stepped into life’s pants
I still needed a belt

Thank you Mom and Dad
From you guidance I could not hide
For even though I was eighteen
I still needed you by my side

Copyright Â© Jeff_Scott_Morehead ... [ 2005-05-04 08:08:42]
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Re: The Belt (User Rating: 1 )
by Jenni_K on Wednesday, 4th May 2005 @ 10:26:53 AM AEST
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"When your pedestal is too high
How quickly one can fall"

Food for thought, Jeff..good write..
Jenni

Re: The Belt (User Rating: 1 )
by hauntedscorp on Wednesday, 4th May 2005 @ 10:37:19 AM AEST
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Good wording. Your parents must be proud.

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