THE WAY TO INSPIRE

A Poem by Eddie Phillips

The most practical way to inspire is just by being a good friend
Giving your ear as someone’s conscience; so that they can act without fear
Putting your pains out into the ether; so that people can learn from your tests
Proudly teaching your failures; so others can learn to be their best
To inspire means also to mentor; though not because you are better or wise
No we mentor and often inspire by just showing others our lives
The most practical way to inspire is just by being a true friend
For if we all have a friend to endure with; we will never fear our journeys end

© 2013 Eddie Phillips

Author's Note

We should all hope to inspire or mentor someone in life. Our lives are an example even when we don't think they are.

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Added on July 4, 2013
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Eddie Phillips

Denver, CO

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Writer, Scholar, Martial Artist, Poet, etc. I write everything. Whatever is on my heart comes through my pen. I do not limit myself to only write what I think. I write what I feel. I write a lot .. more..