Always take it to heart
Get at it and be your best
Be the one to do grand things
Have the spirit of excellence
Lift yourself upward
You can achieve greatness
Continue to climb towards the top
Enjoy the journey and stay blessed

Always take responsibility
Hold yourself accountable
Get off of those streets
For they are filled with trouble
Pick yourself upward
Get out of the darkness
For you are in a state of uncertainty
Remove yourself from the stress

Always take that chance
Believe that you can
Have the courage
That is the master plan
Go forward and conquer
Reach for that gold
It is within you
Liberate your soul

Always take that step forward
Move towards the light
Escape from the dark clouds
In order to make your world bright
The choice is yours
Create your legacy
Be all about your business
Manifest your destiny

Always take those steps
To improve yourself greatly
One can do better and be better
Rise up the ladder immensely
Continue to be persistent
Always believe that you can
Find your inner strength
Rise up and take that stand

Always thinking of ideas to better herself
And possessing a sharp mind
Acquiring mass information
In order to benefit mankind
Her books are always open
Nothing but a strong will to educate
A desire to be better than yesterday
Once she passes that open gate

Always turn the page
And broaden your mind
Another chapter to open your eyes to
More data for you to find
Keep your brain ticking
Enlighten your vision
It is simply up to you
Continue on with your determination

Always use your mind
It is an essential tool
Be willing to grab education
Your mother did not raise a fool
It is all up to you
Go forward and do great things
Just empower yourself
Be the best at it and do your thing

Always use your voice
To uplift and inspire
Continue to be courageous
Teach the students to reach higher
Be that motivating force
Enlighten their world a great deal
Boost their inner spirits
With wisdom, knowledge and zeal

Always willing to help others
There to encourage and inspire
Speaking wise words of wisdom
And showing them that they can reach higher
The knowledge is all there
All you have to do is reach out and grab it
Edification is at its finest here
That my friends is the gentle spirit

Always work for it
Go through the grind
Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations
There are many good things to find
Put your heart and soul into everything
Be willing to have that power source
Rise up through the air
And strike with a tender force

Always write to inspire
Encourage, enlighten and empower
Be that positive motivating force
Every minute and hour
Teach the youths how to live
Give them guidance in order to thrive
Show them how to find their inner strength
In order to survive

Ambiguity is present
When dark clouds are there
One may feel out of place
As uncertainty fills the air
Hopefully, we find ourselves
And move towards the light
It is simply up to us
To make our world bright

A mother's voice
Will always be there
She wants the best for you
And shows you that she cares
Uplifting and inspiring
Whenever you fall off track
She loves you unconditionally
And she always will have your back

An airplane crashes
Lives are sadly lost forever
Nothing but pain, sorrow, and grief
Tears are falling endlessly
A cloudy unfortunate situation
Leaves loved ones in dire misery
No one knows what will happen
This shows you that life is a mystery

An interpretation of something
Can bring the sun or a dark cloud
Some people express themselves quietly
While others shout out loud
As situations come about
People present things differently
We try our best to understand
We seek words of clarity

Another day and time
We lift and rise once again
We have an opportunity to be better
That is the spirit my friend
Build courage and strength
As you embark on another journey
Always think positive thoughts
And reach for the victory

Another day is here
We rise again
Taking on new challenges
As we deal with life my friend
Situations will test you
But, you have to have your head on
Always be aware
Have a heart and be strong

Another morning has broken
We rise to face another day
Opportunity presents itself
More challenges will come our way
This is where we learn and grow
Always enhance your mind
Continue to have that strong will
Be bright as the sunshine

Another morning is upon us
We start over again
There lies another opportunity
To better yourself my friend
Enhance your mind
Move towards the light
Put effort and energy into everything
And make things bright

Another new day arises
Here is your chance to start again
Carry out the performance of your duties
And strengthen your vision my friend
Do better and be better
It is all within your mind
Sharpen your wits
And be bright as the sunshine

Another typhoon attacks the same nation
Nothing but a major calamity
Hearts are suffering endlessly
A sad situation for all to see
People are grieving everywhere
The scenery is dark and dreary
What a major catastrophe
The country is in a state of uncertainty

Another year is complete
Time to turn the page
Move on to bigger and better things
Like performing on stage
Do not live in the past
It only clouds your mind
Remove yourself from darkness
So that the sun can shine

A nuance
A shade of meaning
We open our minds
In order to get a feeling
Words are spoken
And we take them to heart
We shed light and make it shine
Right from the start

Anything is possible
It is in you
Have strength and courage
To guide your way through
Keep moving forward
And reach for the light
Maintain a positive attitude
Make your spirits bright

Anything is possible
If you put your mind to it
Life will throw you challenges
Just open your eyes a bit
Continue to rise
And thrive on doing well
Believe that you can do it
Be the one who excels

Anything is possible
Just put your mind to it
Never give up hope
Push yourself to the limit
Do not squander your opportunity
Or else, life will pass you by
Give yourself a chance
All you have to do is try

Anything is possible
Just give yourself a chance
Keep pressing on through
And take that stance
You have your mind
Set on a dream
Always believe that you can do it
No matter how arduous the battle may seem

A person who is always there
To lend you a helping hand
Always going the extra mile
In order to make others feel grand
Of an amiable nature
And spreading good cheer
Showing a pleasant demeanor
While shifting into high gear

A pleasant sound
Let the music touch your soul
Of a euphoric nature
The rhythm is taking control
Let it put the mind at ease
And relieve the stress
Peaceful and serene
In order for you to do your best

A plethora of words
Are there for motivation
One can enhance their mind
And enlighten the sensation
Empower yourself a great deal
Do not waste precious time
The world is an open book
Always edify your mind

Mothers are always there
For they are gentle hearts that are sincere
Mentoring you with life's lessons
Along with guidance and protection
Encouraging you to give it your all
So you can stand up tall
Monitoring results at everything you do
They want the best for you

A positive attitude
Can take you a long way
Always remain humble
Be the brightness in the sun each day
Be strong, be humble
Empower yourself greatly
Make your visions sharper
Enlighten your world daily

A potential disaster appears
When you hang out on the streets
Moments are sadly filled with danger
You just never know the predicament that you may meet
When darkness makes an appearance
You are living in a state of uncertainty
Nothing seems to ever go right
Trouble surrounds you constantly

Apply yourself better
You can make the grade
Put more focus on your studies
There is more knowledge for you to gain
Do not waste your time
And be a fool
Open those books
Edify yourself and be cool

Appreciate everything
Have an attitude of gratitude
Stay motivated and dedicated
For this, will determine your latitude
Be elated and upbeat
That would be helpful
Always maintain the good demeanor
Remain calm and cheerful

Appreciate the present mood
For the time will soon pass
One never knows when it all will end
So, enjoy it while it lasts
Live your life
It is a gift that has already been given
Fill your world with gladness
And find your inner peace while living

A princess in my eyes
Girl, that is how I will always see you
Stunning, classy, and sassy
And a loving smile that shines through
A beautiful personality
That and a lot more
Cheerful and delirious
And that is for sure

A pure spirit
She was always there to uplift
Putting smiles on children's faces
And giving them gifts
Her benevolent mood
Put everyone at peace
From here to every mountain
Just living souls at ease

Aretha Louise Franklin
Labeled "The Queen Of Soul"
She was expressive in her music
There was a story waiting to be told
Her voice was fierce and powerful
The sound was succinct and sharp
She was one to open up your mind
And give light to those stuck in the dark
Uplifting and exhilarating
Willing to enhance one's vision
Embracing love, life, freedom, and happiness
And carrying out her mission
When in a state of sorrow and pain
She still found a way to persevere
Her inner strength was profound
The messages in her songs were clear
At the age of 76
She has sadly passed on
The legacy of Aretha Franklin
Will continue to be heartstrong

A sad life to live
When you have no hope
In a state of uncertainty
Is not where you want to be
Take control of your life
Get back on the right track
Quit using narcotics
And get your life back

As a parent
You must show that you care
Be a mentor to that child
Just always be there
Be there for guidance and protection
Show that child to reach greater heights
Instill positive thoughts
Encourage the child to take flight

As a parent you need to realize that
The child needs your guidance
They will always need you to turn to
Do not let them suffer in silence
Always be there for them
And show them that you care
Be the inspiration that they need
In order for them to climb those stairs

As a society we must realize
That life will continue on
Live it and enjoy it
Just make sure that you are headstrong
Be a person who has a vision
Be someone who has drive and desire
Do not let the loss of a loved one deter you
Continue to inspire

Ascending to greater heights
Just climb those stairs
Believing in yourself
As you reach for that top shelf
The arduous battle awaits you
Get at it and take charge
There is no better feeling
When you earn everything

As each day starts
The events unfold
Moments begin to appear
The story is untold
Things can change
In the blink of an eye
Very whimsical in every way
Do not let life pass you by

As moments continue
Another story comes to the light
With proper encouragement
We have it in us to make matters bright
No one knows what the future holds
Things will be taken one step at a time
Go along as the ship comes about
And keep everything in line

As nature takes its course
Be willing to catch a wave or two
The ship is on its power source
Let it sail right on through
Travel along on the journey
The sights will take your breath away
So cool and comforting
What a lovely scenery by the bay

As nature takes its course
There is a mystery
One can often wonder at what happened
As moments become history
Life will go on
Continue along your way
Every road has a path
Just find yours and enlighten your day

Visualize being your best
Then go for it
Have that fire
Continue to aspire
Climb that mountain
Strive for greatness
Just reach higher
Be the one to inspire