A Poem for my Daughter

by | May 22, 2015 | Alica Mckenna Johnson | 6 comments

So tonight my daughter graduated the eight grade!! It was a lovely and LONG ceremony as the teachers created a poem for each student and read them out-loud. This is my daughter’s poem.

 

Thinker, believer, giver, leader

a power so great, apply it to be an achiever.

Not afraid to speak your mind,

use your voice for the good of humankind.

Individuality, personality,

a style with impact.

Hair that make a statement,

opinions made of passion.

 

Rebellious, mischievious, inari fiend,

stand by your beliefs,

cultivate compassion for all beings.

Soft heart, comforting embrace,

shank a man for threatening your space.

Humanitarian, lover of life,

willing to fight for all that you prize.

Go off into the world,

show up,

open your eyes.

6 Comments

  1. Kilian Metcalf
    Kilian Metcalf on May 22, 2015 at 1:13 am

    Very cool. You must be so proud.

    • Alica McKenna Johnson
      Alica McKenna Johnson on May 22, 2015 at 10:10 am

      I am, esp the line about shanking, I’m glad that made it in LOL

  2. Kim
    Kim on May 22, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    Wonderful! I like the line about shanking. Very funny.

  3. Kassandra Lamb
    Kassandra Lamb on May 22, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Yeah, that line does kinda jump out at ya. 😉 I’ll bet she’s feeling really good about now! You have every right to be very proud!