Graduation

A self-indulgent back-blip to mark the day I graduated from my PhD after 7 years of part time study.

Thank You Ulrike - a poem for my PhD supervisor

[A poem for my PhD supervisor]

Corrections passed
And champagne drunk,
The time has finally come,
For me to give
My warmest thanks,
For all that you have done.
It’s taken longer
Than we thought,
‘Twas not a rapid ride.
But through the years,
You’ve always been
The most inspiring guide.
You’ve taught me,
Shaped me,
Made me think,
And often made me smile.
You gently told me ‘no’ sometimes
In your most unique style.
But first and foremost,
You believed
I’d make it to the end,
When I was filled with gnawing doubt,
You acted as a friend.
Each time that I’m called doctor,
I will fondly think of you,
And of the way you guided me,
And helped me see this through.