Kyle
As I sit and listen
To the accolades loudly proclaimed
for you and those with whom you sit
The applause erupts spontaneously
and touches all
my mind wanders as I recall the past
from when your mother became sick and died
your journey became hard but she gave you the courage and
fortitude to continue on
and persevere you have
On this day you will be awarded a college degree
a ticket to the next part
the journey you have chosen to travel
I am so proud
I cry quietly and unashamedly
I love you
Dad