Congrats to all you students, that are in this frenzy zone
Whether your results were high or low, you will not be on your own
I think it is worth remembering, if things didn’t go as planned
Your life is not determined, by the paper in your hand
Some folk are academic, they’re just hard wired this way
But there are many different talents, to help you earn your pay
If you look at the bigger picture, I think you might agree
You cannot judge an elephant, because he can’t climb a tree
Ants have great communication skills, yet none of them can talk
There are fish that swim the ocean, but none of them can walk
Lions can rule the jungle, but put them to the test
Against a little robin, who can build the better nest?
You would not see a golfer, trying to hit a rugby ball
So let’s be realistic, one exam does not judge all
Some of the world’s best people, be they single, husband, wife
They all achieved their great success, from the University of Life
There is a need for everyone, in this great world of ours
The architect that draws the plans, the men that build the towers
The doctors saving lives each day, the teachers in our schools
The street sweepers, the pen pusher, there are no exception to the rules
Our world renowned musicians, our sport stars chasing Sam
They are not in those positions, because of the result of an exam
So when you look at your results, accept them for what they are
Just a little milestone, in a journey that goes far
Most folk are in their teenage years, when these exams are done
Just in the spring time of their lives, their careers not yet begun
To you that have achieved your dream, and have sailed across the line
I am truly happy for you, enjoy being on cloud nine
And to those that fell a little short, this is just a tiny blot
I can tell you in a real short time, you won’t remember what you got
It’s the future that’s important, and one thing I know is true
If you have got a goal in mind, there is nothing you can’t do
So take all negativity, and throw it in the bin
Your life is just approaching, where the real world will kick in
Peter Costello
www.reasons4rhymes.com
