tomorrow

Tomorrow you are a high school senior
The beginning of the end
The first day of the last year
Like a gestation coming to term.

How much you will enjoy your friends
Knowing your time together is closing
Experiencing the repeating calendar differently
This year every time is the last time.

For sure you will keep some connections next year
Even as you all disperse into your college lives
But all the intrigues and drama will be done
Like a long sitcom that ends production.

And this we celebrate, this loss,
Because it opens a new beginning for you,
Because the bigger stage awaits you,
Because it’s going to be your world next.