You Are Capable

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Within these halls, with minds alight,
You gather knowledge, day and night.
Each page you turn, a seed you sow,
Of dreams that bloom, and futures grow.

Doubt may whisper, voices low,
“Can I achieve this?”
But listen close, my students dear,
A hidden strength within you.

Like stars that pierce the inky night,
Your potential burns, a boundless light.
The world’s a canvas, vast and wide,
Awaiting colors, waiting for your stride.

With passion’s fire, and curious soul,
You’ll climb the peaks, and reach your goal.
For obstacles are stepping stones,
To build the path where no one’s known.

So dream in chapters, bold and bright,
Let failures fall, like fading light.
Embrace the journey, every bend,
You are capable, my friend.

The world awaits your vibrant quest,
A scientist, an artist, the very best.
Believe in you, with all your might,
And chase the dreams that burn so bright.

A Spark of Greatness

A spark of greatness,
I see within you.
The potential for great things,
I know is true.

It lies dormant,
Waiting to be awakened.
A fire that will burn bright,
And never be forsaken.

So let it shine through,
Let your greatness be known.
The world is waiting for you,
To show them what you’ve grown.

Don’t let anything hold you back,
Don’t let anyone tell you no.
You are destined for greatness,
So go out and show them so.

Believe in yourself,
And in your dreams.
The sky is the limit,
So reach for the stars.

You are destined for greatness,
So go out and make your mark.
The world is yours for the taking,
So seize the day and never look back.

Graduation

person holding white scroll
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You made it this far.
A milestone has been reached.
Your off to great places
Off and away.

You're on to new things.
New adventures await.
Exciting choices, a new world opens.

You will reach the stars.
The world is open to you.
Reach for the stars,
Destiny is calling.

Destined for Greatness

Today is your day!
You were not made for failure!
You were made to succeed,
Today is your day!
You were not made by mistake!
You were made to flourish!

Today is your day!
You will reach the stars!
Today is your day!
Anything is possible!
Today is your day!

You are destined for greatness!


If you are a teacher, principal or someone who interacts with children, never do this ever!

This is the first time I am really speaking out about this.

Years ago, I lived in Bayonne, NJ and went to Lincoln Community School. Each year the principal would come into our classroom. He proceeded to call us to the front and read our report cards to the class before handing them to us.  

I struggled when I was in elementary school. My mom was sick with Ovarian cancer and died when I was 11 years old. I was in 5th grade at the time but for four years before that she was sick at home. I struggled with getting my work done and especially had a difficult time with math.

I remember his words, “Oh Nancy seems like you’re failing math again. Mom and dad won’t be happy you need to work on that.”

It took everything in my soul not to flip out on him. So, I wanted to say to that principal who thought he knew everything and loved to embarrass children at their most vulnerable, “Hey ******* I am teaching math now! Now tell me about failing math!”

The moral of the story: If you are a teacher, principal or someone who interacts with children, never do this ever! Someone like me looked at it as a challenge, but I dealt with anxiety Adn self-doubt for my entire life. Others were not as lucky as I was.