My granddaughter’s a senior, all set to graduate
But no word from the college and it’s getting late
Will they have it or not, the graduating ceremony?
Are there plans in the works, or is it parsimony?

Will she walk across the stage and receive her diploma?
Will her family be there or have to stay “homa?”
Time is a’fleetin’, no plans have been made
Invitations aren’t ordered for graduates’ big day

It seems that they’ve lived through enough time in limbo
But still, the University hasn’t let anyone know.
So, we wait. Is this happening in all of the states?  
No live ceremonies for these graduates?

No cap and gown wearing? No pix with big smiles?
To look at years later, perhaps with her child?
Why not have it out on the school football field?
Outside in fresh air?  That might just be ideal.

At this point, there’s nothing. At this point we wait
To see if we get to see her graduate.