The poem discusses the emotions surrounding graduation from high school. It expresses sadness at leaving behind close friends and memories made throughout high school. The speaker wishes graduation day would never come and that they could stay with their friends forever. They are also nervous about what comes after high school and going off to college, but hopeful to meet new friends and have a fresh start.

1. Anthology Poems Author: Adam Murphree

2. Tears of Fear Graduation = letting go starting new There is so much stuff we have to do Preparing for the journey ahead Remembering the wonderful lives we led All the great times we had with friends I only wish it would never end

3. Graduation Day Now the day is here and your missing everyone before they even walk through these high school doors. Every memory is left unsaid. On graduation day everyone will cry, even me. Knowing that I may never get to hang with my friends ever again. I just wish this day would end.

4. Its very hard to find a friend like you You've always been there for me Always been a wonderful person I'll always remember all the talks We had together You are more then a friend to me You are family, my brother I want you to walk beside me On graduation day On that field so everyone can see How lucky I am to have a friend like you And I would have never made it Without You Friends

5. Friday Night Lights Friday night lights So many dog-fights In the end, we all sacrificed To me football is a thing of the past Just one more thing I wish would last

6. But… I can't wait to go to college Not only to gain new knowledge But to meet new friends People who don't know my past Who can see me as me I can't wait to go to college To lose some of my past To have a change At last