Congratulations! Today is your day.

You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You’re on your own. And you know what you know.

And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.

Out there things can happen and frequently do

To people as brainy and footsy as you.

And when things start to happen,

Don’t worry. Don’t stew.

Just go right along. You’ll start happening too.

You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights!

You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.

On and on you will hike. And I know you’ll hike far

And face up to your problems whatever they are.

So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact

And remember that Life’s A Great Balancing Act.

And will you succeed?

Yes! You will, indeed!

You’re off to great places! Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way!

-Excerpt from “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss