"Can't Cry Hard Enough"


The sun was shining and not a cloud could be found in the sky on a beautiful spring Saturday morning in May as friends and family gathered on the field at Middleton High for graduation. Ron had been looking forward to this day for a long time but part of him was sad. His life had changed much since the beginning of his senior year. He was with Kim and he felt together, they could take on the world. Justine Flanner and Kim were announced as valedictorians for the Class of 2005. Justine went first with her speech. As Kim got to the podium she announced Ron would be helping her with her speech. Kim motioned for Ron to come up. Ron walked up the podium and pulled out an MP3 player out of his pocket. He attached the MP3 player to the speaker system and pressed play.

I'm gonna live my life
Like everyday's the last
Without a simple goodbye
It all goes by so fast

Kim and Ron took turns speaking Kim went first.

Kim: "Fellow Graduates of the Class of 2005 today we celebrate, remember and cherish a very special moment in our lives with our family and friends."

Ron: "We thank our families, friends and educators for helping prepare us for what lies ahead."

Kim: "Remember to pay attention to where you are, look forward to where you're going and never forget where you've been."

Ron: "Don't say goodbye. Rather, good luck until we meet again."

And now that you're gone
I can't cry hard enough
No, I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now

Kim: "Don't be afraid to dream but keep yourself grounded by your family and friends."

Ron: "As our lives pick up the pace, don't forget to stop and smell the roses."

Kim: "Although we may take diverging path, no matter who you are or where you came from, we all share common goals."

Ron: "Work to live and don't live to work."

Gonna open my eyes
And see for the first time
I've let go of you like
A child letting go of his kite

Kim: "Although we may leave Middleton, don't forget to come back and visit."

Ron: "Growing up does not mean having to grow apart."

Kim: "Remember old friends but don't be afraid to make new ones."

Ron: "We all share the same planet. Remember to tread lightly."

There it goes up in the sky
There it goes beyond the clouds
For no reason why
I can't cry hard enough
No, I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now

Kim: "We all share the same challenges of the basic human condition. We will stumble along our journey. Do not lose heart."

Ron: "Regardless of what has already happen or what may happen remember it takes rain and clouds to make a rainbow."

Kim: "It's not about what you have or will get, it's about what you do with what you're given."

Ron: "Remember to continue to fight the good fight. Regardless of what may happen in your lifetime, remember tomorrow the sun will rise. A new day means new possibilities."

Kim: "Learn from your mistakes. Remember the good times. Hold deep in your heart the great times.

Ron: "Life is too short, no empty moments. As the song says, live each day as if it were your last."

Kim and Ron: "Remember the ties that bind us together.  We wish you all a rich life, hope you find true love and may you always know true happiness."

Everyone stood up and applauded. The names of the graduates were announced. After the last name was announced, the Senior Class stood up and threw their caps. The field was a melee as graduates weaved their way to find friends and family to hug and cry with.

Gonna look back in vain
I see you standing there
When all that remains
Is just an empty chair

And now that you're gone
I can't cry hard enough
No, I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now

There it goes up in the sky
There it goes beyond the clouds
For no reason why I can't cry hard enough
No, I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now

THE END……


"My Everything"
Performed by: 98 Degrees

"Can't Cry Hard Enough"
Performed by: The Williams Brothers