Your car is parked in the driveway of life and you’re checking the mirror
In it you can see the reflection of four years gone by
When first you came here with strong smell of fear
The sense of wanting to fight when you really wanted to cry
Scared little children making your place in this world
Pushing back at authority every step of the way
Groaning and growing, getting lost and breaking rules
While looking you forward to your graduation day
We’ve watched you pull slowly into traffic as budding young adults
Learning that sideview mirrors are more important than your phone
Beginning to drive upright in your seat for best results
You’re now in rush hour traffic, and you’re driving alone
As you attempt a lane change on the day of your commencement
Take a quick check of both sideviews, the rearview, and then go
There are cars all around that may cause a small dent
But life is filled with dents, lessons learned, and time well spent
There will be many times you will be afraid to change lanes
Because you feel too safe and comfortable in a stagnant space
But you must have enough faith to merge into that opening
Your rearview reminds you not to stay in the same place
The people in your life have poured wisdom into you
We’ve given you a car of life to start you on your way
Be safe as you maneuver through this world
If you have a small accident, it’ll still be okay
Today, your teachers, counselors, and administrators are in your rearview
Your bright future lies right in front of your windshield
The Richwood High School Staff will always be there for you
When you’re empty, adjust your mirror for a refill.
You have completed high school but your work is still not done
So get out there in traffic of life and don’t be afraid to take it slow
Your rearview mirror will show you how far you have come
But the windshield shows how much further you can go