Do I Dare:

By: Christine McFarlane

Do I dare think

About tomorrow

Without wiping

The tears away

That I cry in happiness

Think about my future

As this one path ends

And another one begins

Do I dare think

About tomorrow

Without wiping

The tears away

That I cry in pride

And gratefulness

As I know

I may not have done it

Without so many people

Having faith and helping me

To believe in myself

Do I dare think

 About tomorrow

Without a pitter patter

In my heart

 As I wonder

How things

Are going to change

As this one path ends

And I embark on a new one

Do I dare think

 About tomorrow

Without tears

Rolling down my cheeks

And my heart

Feeling like it’s going to burst

With pride

Do I dare think

About tomorrow

Envision

My future

And what’s in store

When I walk across

The stage at convocation hall

In my cap and gown

And finally hold

That degree

I worked so hard for

Knowing that

Without all of you

Cheering me on

I would not

Be where I stand today.

(Chi miigwetch to everyone)