Four.
I was inspired to jump and fly through
the air,
to try something new – to dare to
dare.
I jumped on the trampoline, up, past
the trees;
but I only had the energy to leap with
my knees,
with inspiration.
Eight.
I was inspired to open my mouth and sing,
to fill the air with tone – to hear my
voice ring.
I stood on the stage and sang from the
heart;
but my melody only had the spark to
start,
with inspiration.
Thirteen.
I was inspired to chant from the Torah in
my congregation,
to grow as a person - have more than
just a celebration.
I chanted in my synagogue and recited
what I knew;
but I only had the drive to become a
full adult Jew,
with inspiration.
Sixteen.
I was inspired to achieve the best
grades I could attain,
to study relentlessly – to enlighten my
brain.
I revised on my desk till my entire
body was tired,
but I could only work to earn the
grades I desired,
with inspiration.
