They supposedly have more impact than all others
The parting imprint we impart on those about to depart
Whether they're the last words of life or last words to an ex-lover
How can a few words sum up
All the experiences that have gone before
Whenever I've found myself saying last words
I always want just a few last words more
Right now, I want to talk about and to each one of you
In turn, saying how you've made my time here unique
How you've encouraged, supported, assisted me and all others
And helped one another when someone's struggling that week
This community of individuals is simply outstanding
The time you've all sacrificed to help others go far
The things we've done, the people we've known
These are the things that define who we are
I don't know what my last words are gonna be
But know that my last words to you are simply this
I hope these are not my last words to you.
Don't grow old without me. I love you all. There's not one of you that I'm not gonna miss
context: this is the poem I wrote and performed for a valediction service (normal language - leavers assembly) for the people in my year who were leaving.
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| Picture made in 2022. I could have made this neater, but it honestly felt fitting to have it as it is. |
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