28 May 2011
It’s different from graduating from high school, but there’s a common thread of not feeling like anything’s different, at least at first. Written at the end of the week of commencements.
What do you say at graduation?
Besides the usual congratulations
When everyone’s gotten their commendations
But what you’re grateful for are the stories.
“What was your biggest take-away from UC Berkeley?”
Hellos; goodbyes
Beginnings and ends
Some two or three hundred new Facebook friends.
Thirty-two-some classes
Projects, performances, professors
Or what I wrote on my card:
“There is no magic; we create the magic.”
But what do you…
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Poetry,
Berkeley
01 January 2011
Excuse me, good sirs and madames,
May I hold this place in the line?
I am rather excited by this,
And would like to claim it as mine.
For this is exactly the sort
Of event that might fill me with glee
To participate is an honour
I am grateful the chance came to me.
So let’s raise a glass in a toast!
To everything we may achieve
Thank you, friends, for your contributions
Hope you had a great New Year’s Eve!
Last post of NaNoWriMo Penance! Title (accidentally) donated by Shane H.
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Poetry,
NaNoWriMo penance
30 December 2010
Masti-
cation.
Motion.
Excretion.
Confusion.
Sanitation!
Rationalization.
Depression.
Emotion!
Option?
Decision.
Expiration.
It’s a fish!
Part of NaNoWriMo Penance. Title donated by Kellie L.
Bonus poem…in Japanese!
トイレ中
魚のように
住みたいか
Toire naka
Sakana no you ni
Sumitai ka?
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Poetry,
Japanese,
NaNoWriMo penance
