Written By Trevor Mhlanga (Edited By Kudakwashe Nhlanhla Chikosi)
Today I have to speak
Today I have to utter
I have to raise my voice to its peak
To say these things that matter
About those who have chosen a better later
About those who have been Moulded to Excel
Sharpened for impact, to make this world better
It's their tale that I am here to tell
It's their story that makes us gather today
It's their narrative as overcomers and victors
It's their chronicle that we celebrate today
Recognizing the achievements of these victors
Today is a time to celebrate
Today is a time to ullulate
Once more my voice I will elevate
Saying smile it's your day to graduate
I invite you to join the jovial dance
Jump over the fence
Join the happiness trance
While to God you give thanks
For He has made it happen
For seekers to obtain
Have Wisdom to retain
Hoping for a future to sustain
For little does time remain
From sin we must refrain
For Him we shall not be vain
Have faith in the narrower lane
Amhlophe congratulations
You deserve our ullulations
You have managed to foster
Ignored the 'Give Up' poster
Crumbled down the 'Failure' monster
Outsmarted the 'I Quit' mobster!
Now that you have been Moulded
Shun mediocrity and go out to excel
Now that you have been awarded
Failure you must continue to repel
You have been Sharpened for impact
Heed therefore to your individual calls
To display your ability, skill and tact
As you face whatever befalls
Always remember you have a story to tell
A message that is a stubborn fact
Moulded to Excel
Sharpened for Impact!
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