[For my precious Grade 12’s]

A weight is seen upon me
My purpose has reached its apex but
It is just the beginning

My first paper is placed on the table
For three hours I final understood the power of knowledge
This paper can get me to the outside world
I shall not fear because I was born for this purpose

My second paper is placed on the table
I have added up all my negatives
My positives are exposed and my calculation for the future is at hand
I shall not fear because I was born for this purpose

My third paper is placed on the table
I have discovered the beauty of my body
For three hours I final understood the purpose of my body
This paper can release me into my destiny
I shall not fear because I was born for this purpose

My fourth paper is placed on the table
The economy has not been good but this paper
Has revealed the joy of prosperity so that I will always
Have a purpose in misery while creating history

The weight is lifted
My life is perfected because I have been tested
The hours of testing revealed the power of my purpose
Now I can face the world because of my final examination!

(Copyright Mark Frank 2003)

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