Do Not Mourn Me

We read John Donne's "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" in AP. Since they, too, are going on a journey soon and leaving things and people behind, they wrote their own versions of this poem. I really liked Brock's version because I felt like it embodied the fresh outlook on life that seniors hopefully have at this point in their lives, that belief that nothing can stop them from achieving their goals.  My very favorite part is the end where he acknowledges that even though he may not become famous, he will still be successful through hard work and committment.

Do not mourn me when I am gone,
For I will be one step closer to my dreams.
I'll write you the most beautiful songs,
And try to figure out what this life means.

When you think of my journey,
Do not shed a single tear,
You should just be happy for me,
And embrace me as you embrace your fears.

I may one day soon return,
To this town I once called home,
The memory of this place will forever burn
As I travel to a new town all alone.

But I am not worried,
I've spent my whole life for this
No I am not discouraged,
I've spent my whole life for this.

So goodbye, and farewell,
I hope that you see my name on billboard signs,
Wouldn't that be swell,
I'll become famous because of these songs of mine.

And if not I'll still likely succeed,
And work hard, to provide for my every need.