A spirit enlightens
When you accentuate the positive
Bring nothing but good cheer
Remember, you have one life to live
Be a motivating force
Open your mind
Always remember
To be gentle and kind

As the ship sails
There may be rough seas
Continue to make adjustments
As you come across the whistling breeze
The journey will be tough
You may find yourself going through treacherous terrain
Rise up through the atmosphere
There is still knowledge for you to gain

As the sun rises
Here is another chance for greatness
Make the best of each day
Fulfill your world with brightness
It is all up to you
Continue to reach even higher
Time will slowly move on
Show them that you have the fire

As the wind blows
Nature takes its course
We take on a new challenge
We strike with a tender force
There lies another opportunity to shine
And take everything to heart
Together, we rebuild ourselves
Right from the start

As those tides turn
Nature is taking its course
The ship may rock a bit
And, you may feel a heavy force
But you have to keep at it
You may have to adjust those sails
The sun will shine once again
And you will eventually prevail

As time withers away
Think about doing better
You have fallen off course
Make your vision brighter
Always move forward
Do not ever look back
Pick up your feet
And get back on track

You must have a strong will
In order to succeed
Believe that you can do it
Just forge ahead to the extreme
It is in you
Greatness and excellence awaits
Always take flight
Make your run for the gate

As we deal with life
Difficult waters may lie ahead
Rise above those troubles
And move towards the light instead
Just find your inner strength
Let the challenge build you up
Do not be discouraged
Continue to climb towards the top

As we face a new day
We rise up and take on the challenge
Lift your chin upward
In order to find your balance
Have a can-do attitude
Continue on with your progress
Strive for excellence
Stay on the path towards success

As we head into the new year
We face new challenges each day
We look to empower ourselves a great deal
And build new horizons in every way
There is always something new to look forward to
There is yet, another opportunity to strike gold
Continue on with your perseverance
Let inspiration fulfill your soul

As you live your life
A bump in the road may appear
Rise above those treacherous terrains
In order to make that path clear
Situations never come easy
You may have to go through a maze
The light will overtake the dark road
And you will have those sunny days

As you live your life you will realize that
Every path has its' own level of difficulty
Always be willing to rise up to the challenge
In order to reach for the victory
There are many obstacles that you may face
Hang in there and learn that valuable lesson
Let the path make you stronger and wiser
In order for you to receive your blessing

As you move forward in life
Take everything to heart
Be cautious always
Right from the start
Situations come about unexpectedly
Things appear on a whim
Lift your chin upward
And reach for the brim

As you read along
Some stories may have a subplot
There may be a connection of some sort
For others to figure out
This may twist the reader's mind
And bring about a juxtaposition
Dreams and happenings
May enable to enhance one's vision

As you sail on the ocean
There will be lots for you to see
Nature takes its course
As you embark on your journey
Buildings and freeways are in sight
Quite enchanting as can be
While the ship comes about
You are in a state of serenity

As you travel along the road
Potential terrains will try to deter you
Rise above those hazardous fires
Just guide your way through
The journey is never easy
Darkness may rear its ugly head
Strike with a tender force
And go with the flow instead

As you travel through the labyrinth
Obstacles will try to deter you
Just rise above them all
And let the sun shine right through
Stay on course respectfully
Have the proper decorum
Put your heart into everything
Set standards high and have fun

As you walk along your path
Always think positive thoughts
Be willing to lift yourself and others up
In order to reach the top
You may face those troubled waters
Adjust those sails
Let the battle build you
So that you can prevail

Muhammad Ali was a global boxing icon
Who was ebuillent in his personality
A champion at heart
That showed perseverance with dignity
Many stated that he would never succeed
But, he took that crticism and lit the fire
No one could ever question his strong will
Ali, had the courage to reach higher

At the crack of dawn
The sight of the early morn
We rise and start over again
Another chance to brighten things my friend
Through the crystal clear air
There are gentle hearts that show that they care
Always the one to use words of encouragement
So others can be in a better predicament

Attitude is everything
Keep it positive and you will win
Always be encouraging
It all comes from within
Be the beacon of light
That shines greatly in every way
Lift your spirits high
Be willing to brighten your day

A veteran of The Armed Forces
Traveled in the air and sailed on the sea
They always answered the call
While in a line of duty
With strength and courage
A veteran always stayed true
Always carrying out their mission
While representing the red, white and blue

A voice that soothes
Mother was there to comfort you
She guided and protected you
And taught you what to do
She loved you unconditionally
And showed that she cared
Never letting you out of her sight
She always taught you how to be aware

A voice that soothes
With sympathy and compassion
Words that encourage
To guide the youth in the right direction
She is always there
A heart that is filled with gratitude
Never letting her kids fall of track
Always showing them the winning attitude

A voice that speaks
So everyone can here
Words that are enunciated properly
The messages are clear
One must take the words to heart
In order to make progress
Always step forward
Visualize being a success

Awareness is everything
But, we must be willing to open our eyes
For they do not see everything
Moments often catch us by surprise
The unpredictability of life
Often puts us in this position
So thought provoking
Nothing but an inquisition
The fickleness of life
Often takes our breath away
Confusion and frustration
Makes its appearance each day
When we lack awareness
It can lead to total chaos
Filled with bewilderment
Some of us may appear to be lost

Back to school go the children
There are new lessons to learn
It is important for students to listen
So tomorrow, they can earn
The teachers are always there
In times of need
They want the best for the students
So the students can succeed

Back to the fortress
So she can find herself
In a state of bewilderment
And needing to seek help
Something seems to trouble her
But, the words never appear
Mysterious and puzzling
The outlook is unclear

Be about your business
Get at it and write your page
Do great things and find your purpose
This is your time to take the stage
Be a master at your craft
More success awaits you
Put your heart into everything
Have a great mindset and be stellar at what you do

Be a hero
Uplift and empower
Guide that light
Through the darkest hour
Encourage the kids
To always do their best
Have a voice that is laudable
Help them set the standard of excellence

Be a hero
Always find a way
To be positive and uplifting
And brighten someone's day
Moments will change
Nothing stays the same
Possess a heart of courage
Spread good cheer and be sage

Be a motivating force
In your life
Get it all together
And take everything in stride
Situations will be clouded
Do not let them stand in your way
Pick yourself up
And move those mountains each day

Be an inspiration
Speak with wise words to give
The battle is tough for everyone
We all have one life to live
We must remember
To take things one step at a time
Think nothing but positive thoughts
And keep everything in line

Be a person with courage
Have the strength to carry on
Broaden your horizons
Take on new challenges
Continue to feed your mind
Learning is a lifelong experience
Without knowledge
You will be dealing with a hinderance

Be a positive influence
Brighten someones day
Enjoy your life
In every way
Be happy, be jolly
Make your loved ones proud
Rise to every mountaintop
And shout good fortune out loud

Be appreciative
Generate more harmony
The scenery will change
Live life completely
Time will fade
Moments become a memory
Take the world by storm
Rise up with endless energy

Be a winner
Follow on to the right path
Success awaits you
Do not look back
Have that strong will
To expand your horizons
Continue to pursue greatness
And carry out your mission

Be bold, be brave
Do not keep bitterness inside
Talk to each other
Instead of hiding behind a huge wall of pride
Keep your head upward
And wear a smile
Remove all of the negative
Zero in on the positive

Be bold, be brave
Learn to make a better choice
Follow along your path
Listen to your inner voice
A voice that guides you
And takes you to that place
Filled with peace and serenity
You can now make your case

Be careful of the steps you take
Ensure that you are on the right path
If you are not cautious
You might fall off track
Always be on the alert
Of everything that you do
Just open those eyes widely
And guide your way through

Be cautious and live your life carefully
In the blink of an eye things can change
Fickle and unpredictable
You may need to stay above the range
Enjoy the journey as time passes on through
Make the best of everything that you may face
Each new day will bring another challenge
Embrace it as you travel along with grace

Be dedicated and determined
Always shine that light
Speak words of inspiration
All through the night
It is all in the mind
Continue to grow
Learning is a lifelong experience
Just go with the flow

Be determined and dedicated
To give it your best
Put your heart into everything
Reach for success
The path will be challenging
Obstacles are there to hinder your progress
Rise above it all
And strive for excellence

Be determined to do your best
Just give it your all
Put your heart into everything
Learn to stand tall
Let the rhythm move you
Get ready to fly
Have strength and courage
In order to reach for the sky

Be determined to succeed
Let nothing stand in your way
Put your best foot forward
And empower your day
Be good, be great
It is simply up to you
Put your heart into everything
Just guide your way through

Be driven from within
Be fierce with determination
Always stay self-motivated
Continue to climb that mountain
It all starts with you
Be the spark that shines bright
Elevate yourself a great deal
Every morning, noon and night

Be extraordinary
Think outside of the box
You control your own destiny
Be sure to be collective with your thoughts
You only live once
Bring nothing but great cheer
Be fierce and be strong
Broaden your horizons each year

Be fierce and strong
Continue to make progress
Maintain a positive demeanor
Build yourself through the process
Always lift yourself upward
Be your own source of motivation
Put your heart into everything
Continue on with your determination

Be fierce with determination
Travel forward and give it your best
Boost your world with confidence
Be a cut above the rest
Demand excellent of yourself
Believe that you can do it
Climb towards the top
That is the inner spirit

Be golden
Have a purpose and inspire
Never give up on your dreams
Continue to reach higher
Be driven
Reach for your goals
Enjoy your life while you are here
Before, you become an old soul