A Mind, Awakened

(inspired by C.B.)

A teacher tuned to hidden light,

Found in you, mind so bright.

And just months later, your path begins —

To shape the world with steady wins.

Your ancestors smile with silent pride,

As you step forth, with stars as guide.

Welcome, bright soul, take your place,

Among the makers of time and space.

Robots may rise by your design,

Or systems that stretch the bounds of time.

You might build flying ships,

Or microscopic chips.

From gadgets held in every hand,

To drilling rigs on Martian sand.

From guiding light through blood and bone,

To building life beyond your own.

Everyone awaits for what you’ll do—

And jumps with joy to welcome you.

An engineer, of noble cause—

To build, to heal, to break old laws.