From Tender to Completed Adult

Tender
Innocent, though not always innocent years ago
Far completed as individuals
We all graced the hallways of our respected high schools
Hurray, Montgomery Blair, my once upon a time pride and joy
The school of which the building blocks to my career began
Where lifetime friendships reached their peak
Where, oh my, I split my pants jumping a fence late at night
Why? Well, wasn’t supposed to be at that party
Lol …yes, high school
Good old days, memorable, funny, never to be forgotten
Just stored and reflected upon once in a while
With a smile
With wonder, wonder of how ex-classmates are doing
What they look like
About their triumphs as well as their trials
For after graduation, you name the school, any state
Nothing goes just as planned
And challenges test of all
Break or make us
But it was to be expected
Because we can’t stay tender forever
Though there’s nothing wrong with staying sweet and lovely
Honest and modest
And most of all, just you
Only wiser, more complete
Controller of your own destiny.