Graduation

You graduated today
 I guess you could say that I'm proud
 But before you go off and take on the world
 There are a few things I wanted to say
 If I see you
 At the subway station
 15 or more years from now
 Will the memories of me rush past you like the trains
 Or will you have forgotten my name?
 I guess I still feel like
 I have something to prove
 So I hope I get to see you again
 Some day
 You graduated today
 I watched it through posts from your mom
 But before you go off and start a new path
 There are a few things I wanted to ask.
 If I see you
 At the grocery store
 20 or more years from now
 Will you stop and say Hey
 Or just continue with your day
 As if you don't even know who I am
 If I could take it back
 I don't know if I would
 Because you taught me more than a professor ever could
 If I see you
 At the class reunion
 30 or more years from now
 Will you think of me as the one who got away
 Or will you even remember that day
 The day you kissed me on the dance floor
 Held my hand like you wanted more
 Heard me crying in the bathroom
 And just stood outside the door
 The day you took my picture on that disposable camera
 Hung it on your wall
 Saying this was forever
 When you decided she was better
 Oh I bet you'll forget her
 But you'll see me again one day
 And what will you have to say
 We graduated today
 And I guess I'm glad that you're gone
 Because in this cap and cords and gown
 I feel strong enough to move on