So, the week before last I dedicated my post to my cousin, Tia, and all of her accomplishments. In the original post, I included the poem I wrote for her entitled "Tia, You Made It", but thanks to technology, the poem didn't make it to the final edit. Since she didn't actually read the poem I dedicated to her, I'm including it in this post and technology better not screw it up or it'll be a problem *crosses arms*

Without further ado, this is an original poem written by me dedicated to my big cousin, Tia, on her big day: her college graduation.

Tia, You Made It!

Young queen, today, on this glorious day you have taken off your crown but only momentarily

You have temporarily replaced it with the cap that matches your gown that goes so perfectly with your degree

You earned it

Working hard, investing time, losing sleep was all worth it in the end because you accomplished a dream

You gave all you had and in return, you earned something that is irreplaceable

A representation of your persistence and dedication

Baby girl you finally made it

I bet you're thinking back to when you were a freshmen

Young, eager, excited to be on your own

Now look at you

Three years later and it's amazing how much you've grown

Time flies when your dedication and pride keeps you from giving up

You're a fighter

But this is just one of the many milestones you will accomplish

I know God has so much more in store for you and your future

The abundance of what you will achieve is inconceivable

You see God created you to find your truth, your gift and use it to uplift Him which I know you will humbly do

You and I grew up so closely together like sisters, me trailing one step behind you on the paths God created for us

Watching you achieve so many great things just makes me look forward to doing the same

I can't wait to see what God has in store for your life

I know it won't fall short of greatness

Continue to let your light shine and inspire others to do the same