Inspiration

INSPIRATION

                                    My desire or aspiration
                                          to follow, to access
                                   is blessed by inspiration
                                         of my Dad reaching success.
                  
                                  My Philosopher, my Preacher.
                                        My Idol, Instructor, Guide.
                                 My Adviser, my Teacher
                                       on way of life to proceed.

                              He taught Moral values of life:
                                     Truth, Compassion, Honesty
                               to confront each conflict and strife.         
                                      with Self-Esteem, Modesty.

                                Till pursuing same discipline,
                                      passing Morals to off-spring
                                    to honor and to incline
                                             on me as inspiring. 
 
Syllable count on each stanza  8 7 8 7 

  01/03/17
              Who has inspired you most in your life Contest by Brenda Chiri Caroll
 Sixth Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Vinson Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 11:51 AM
Anisha, there is such beauty in this, in a variety of ways. Well done! : )
Dutta Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 11:59 AM
Thanks for appreciation
Krampe Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 7:58 AM
congrats on your win, Anisha. Nice tribute to your dad.
Dutta Avatar
January 6, 2017 at 12:03 PM
Thanks Agnes. Love
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