by Garth Paul Ukrainetz
She took the risk and made the move
Enrolled in courses, paid tuition
Embarked upon a journey bold
Nothing worthwhile makes it easy
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She hit the books and studied hard
Placed hopes and dreams upon her desk
Homework structured every evening
The future more important now
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From class to class, through rain and snow
Lectures, essays, midterms, finals
And once a week she volunteered
Community, connection, care
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Good coffee always faithful friend
Wide awake for morning learning
Then soon, bright shining GPA
No more her forward path unknown
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She pushed with all her might, she did
Propelled that boulder up the mountain
She’s reached the top, SAIT graduation
A new career, a rolling stone