Graduation

I’m walking tomorrow

For my mother who never even got to high school
Who frowns whenever I’ve put my schoolwork over cleaning my room 

I’m walking tomorrow 

For my brother who thinks that he can do everything on his own
who smirks whenever I declare that
I will be skipping a class

I’m walking tomorrow 

For my father who believes that hardwork can get you anything that you want
Who sighs whenever he sees me taking a break from studying 

I'm walking tomorrow 

For myself who views all of school as some gaping hole that needs to be fixed
Who’s eyes twinkle whenever I realize that I am one second closer to closing this chapter in my life