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Jul 2020
An Old Man was my inspiration
The Old man being my Grandfather
The reason why I bring him up, because his legacy became me being an Achiever
It was those four hours in typing lessons
It was for future business preparations
But this was when I was 15
My Grandfather had me pick a word from the dictionary, and incorporate sophisticated words into my vocabulary
No way do I want to sound contrary
But my training went beyond that
My Grandfather also prepared me for what it would be like in College
He gave me lecture styles the way Professors do
But my Grandfather was trying to built up my intellect and self-esteem
My Grandfather was determined for me in not working hard in life the way he did
Yet my Grandfather wasn’t finished with me yet, he had me train and practice playing the *****, and later had me professionally instructed by two people, Female Opera Singer and Professional Concert Pianist
Let’s say, music to my own ears
So that was my past learning lessons being my personal confessions
Thanks Pop
You are no longer around
But I keep your legacy in me making the sound
You often would say, “You are going to remember this old man”
Why not, I am his number one fan
You helped me achieve
That makes me feel proud and relieved
I was blessed to receive
Now I can encourage others to perceive
preservationman
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preservationman  New York City
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