Smile Season

By: Bernie Rhinerson

(Written at Mesa College 2015 Graduation Ceremonies)

Each year, we enjoy graduation smiles.

Families, friends, students and teachers

All smile for obstacles overcome.

And each year there are tears.

Tears on smiling faces.

Tears of joy and for new dreams.

And each year there are stories.

Stories of hardships.

Stories of success and determination.

We cry about the past.

We smile for the future.

Graduations. Smile Season.