I feel sorry, 2022 matric pupils,

cos they’ve been through a lot,

with covid and all that.

Covid happened in 2019,

And it affected their studies,

But now they must perform miracles.

But in all this confusion,

no matter what happens,

Be kind to yourself,

And take a gap year.

A gap year will never do you harm,

A gap year will never delay your life,

But it will only do you good.

It will help you to PAUSE,

It will help you to REFLECT.

And look deep into your LIFE.

So even if your are sure about your next move,

Please do not rush to take that step,

Take a break, take a gap year.