Philosophy of Life

PHILOSOPHY   OF   LIFE

Personal philosophy  is a shoe which fits me and no one else.
I  cannot claim that my philosophy is  good for everyone.
All I know is that  it is good for me.   No one  can teach you 
A philosophy of life.   You must teach yourself.

Used to be a serial on tv  called The Lone Ranger,
A cowboy  hero who solved problems for others :
And their  disrupted community got settled again  -
But he disappeared before they even  realized  he’d gone. 
Then they always asked,  “Who was that masked man?”

Corny,   I know,    but it impacted me  then
When I was fourteen……..  and  it still does.
I want to leave  no evidence of my personal presence,  
Just  good results and benefits  which are long-lasting.
I  don’t  want  or need   rounds of applause or floodlights.  
Please  just  allow  me now  to solve the next problem.
I want to leave no footprints in the sand,
No marks of my shoe and its worn-out sole.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 5:56 AM
Sydney,a belated congratulations to you in the contest of Gareth James "Inspirational". Love, Carol
Pettit Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 6:11 PM
This was good enough to be chosen to rank among the winners. Congratulations.
Mehta Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Congratulations onn the well deserved win in the contest, Sydney
Sweetheart Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM
Congrats Syd on another wonderful win in the Inspirational contest with this beautiful entry .. enjoy with luv..
Johnson Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM
But you have just done what you didn't want to do. Your secret is out. You're a prize winning poet. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 2:33 PM
so how's my rising star??? hmmm what an interesting "selfless" way to be! hmmm I don't want that, nope, I want to leave little bits of me in so many hearts I will never totally disappear!!! Wonderful win, you tricky wabbit! Light & Love
Richards Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM
I love this personal observation of how each one of us can be inspired by something unique to our experiences. Great poem, and well deserved win! :)
Maverick Avatar
January 12, 2011 at 2:31 PM
i think these are worthy sentiments, sydney, and am pleased to read your work today.
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