You are one of my greatest creations
My longing is to declare that
But that wouldn’t be correct
It just isn’t true
For everything you have come to be is a consequence of you
 
You are the Master Craftsman and Inventor of your life
You have chosen from the ingredients presented
Using no blueprint
Following no recipe
Fabricated them into this amazing being
 
My hope is that
My influence
My Love
My example
Were worthy of that choice
 
I know that you will continue in this path
Becoming even greater
Making a difference
Influencing others
Standing strong
 
My pride bubbles over
My tears flow freely
Now go conquer
Face the world
Taking my love along the way
 
Roy Richard (Coot)
June 2022
Written for my granddaughter's (Caitlin) High School graduation
Copyright Roy Richard