Last Night of High School Memories One of the most memorable nights In my life Was my high school graduation night In Berkeley in 1974. We had all gone out To numerous graduation parties Partying all night Until dawn. Then heading to Berkeley’s Tilden Park Inspiration point Where we ran into Numerous friends, This was a BHS tradition Dating back to whenever We all ended up there On the morning After graduation night. We all shared a moment Enjoying the rare sunlit morning Usually foggy but that morning The sun lit up the distant horizon With dramatic hues. As the sun rose over the mountain tops. Of the Berkeley Hills and Mt. Diablo We all stared at the sunrise Looking at the beauty all around us Contemplating the tranquil mood We were in. Then we left Ending up at IHOP Enjoying the lumberjack breakfast Bacon, eggs, pancakes, sausage Lots of hot coffee to wash it down Heavenly first breakfast As an official adult Member of society Getting home about noon. Knowing that one stage In our life was over Waiting for the next stage To begin. Knowing that we may Never see our friends again As our paths would soon diverge. But I will never forget That magical night When I officially Became an adult. |