When It’s Time
(this rough piece of verse is based loosely on a chronological view of my three years in Santa Ana)
When it’s time to chase a dream, chase it.
When it’s time to be creative, make suggestions.
When it’s time to break new ground, recruit pioneers.
When it’s time to start learning, work alongside practitioners.
When it’s time to honor the past, interview alumni.
When it’s time to defy convention, be polite but carry on.
When it’s time to deepen your learning, work with students.
When it’s time to stand up for yourself, stand up.
When it’s time to get more done, form a team.
When it’s time to create a new solution, innovate.
When it’s time to be there for others, smile and find the positive.
When it’s time to push through the hard times, push through.
When it’s time to hold someone’s hand, hold their hand.
When it’s time to change education, break the mold.
When it’s time to say goodbye, say goodbye.


