i live for

sunshine, 

not in the sky but lighting up faces 

like christmas tree lights strung on a tree, 

and the star on top is lost in their vibrant eyes.

 

i live for

learning 

and teaching 

and sharing knowledge

 through words 

and gestures 

and the stretching of my vocal cords.

 

i live for

creating, making 

something out of nothing,

feeling like a big bang.

the dust particles just become

inspiration

instead of planets.

 

i live for

living,

for the feeling of being alive,

to watch others

strive to become what they

dream to be

and help them achieve it.

 

i live for

not one job

but many

a motivator

and a creator

and an inspiration

but mostly

a teacher.