What is in a poem that can live through the ages? What is it about a poem that can withstand the test of time? In the beginning, there was the word. The word spoke and brought light to the world. The word spoke again and brought life to the world. The power of words can equal life or death, peace or unrest all depending on the motive and the conquest. A poem can speak to a thousand generations in universal languages called love, hate, fear, faith, sorrow, anger, hope, confusion, frustration, adoration and personal growth. We all have similar journeys, no matter where we are in time and no matter who we are in the world. No one is exempt. No one is excused. No passes are issued and the buck stops with you A poem can speak volumes. It is my hope that the words on the following pages will inspire you to be the best you can possibly be. I hope to stir up motivation that will cause you to look within yourself and find the answers to the big questions in life.