Independence Day
a.k.a. Kyle's moving away
the day is finally
here
the one you've been
waiting for
independence ∙ on
your own
your first apartment
no curfew ∙ no one
watching
don't go!
no one telling you
what to do
no one telling you
right from wrong
you know what is
right
you know what to do
it is up to you now
must you go?
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| be safe |
I wish you still had your helmet
and training wheels
so you wouldn't get hurt
and a boundary of yard
and driveway to keep you safe
round and round you would go
I wish your wheels
I wish your wheels
still just went round in circles
instead of out and away
but it is time to move on
no boundaries now
if you must go...
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| looks aren't everything |
don’t be defined by
things
be yourself ∙ be
genuine
it's what's on the
inside that counts
which one learns by
being stranded
on the side of the
road in a really cool-looking car
stay don’t go!
get a job and work
real hard
pay your bills and
rent on time
study lots and make
good grades
learn to shop and
cook
to save some dough
if you have to go…
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| cooking at granma's |
every once in a while
take your eyes off
the phone/TV/laptop
take a break ∙ take a
deep breath
look around ∙ count
your blessings
take a walk ∙ take a
hike
can I go?
don't let the laundry or dishes pile up
keep the gas tank and pantry full
don’t run out of soap or shampoo or TP
call your mom often just because
some granma advice
for when you go
call me if you are in
a ditch or in a bind
or if you need advice
or a recipe or a hug
call me with good
news or bad
or don’t call me at
all
but a text would be
nice
do you really have to go?
 |
| call your mom |
if you need a home
cooked meal
or bargain shopping tips
or help with
financial aid
or homework or just
to vent
then call your mom
you don't really have to go...
driving on life's
highway
watch out for the
other guy
be prepared for
anything
just keep it between
the lines
buckle up and stay grounded
it's time to go…
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| wheels go on the ground |
be strong ∙ be safe ∙
be smart
be good ∙ have fun
don't forget I know
where you live
and please don't
forget that you
know where I live
bye for now, Kyle
enjoy your freedom!
love, granma Susan
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| keep smiling! |
Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habit.
Watch your habits, they become character.
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
~Lao Tzu
