My mentor - but he will never know
When hearing the phrase
"O Captain, My Captain"
I can only think of one person to
fit this criteria.
Robin Williams is and was
the only person to
accurately portray what it was like
to struggle
on the inside, but
not show it on the outside.
For years I struggled
with myself
in many different ways.
I could not explain nor
could I deal with my emotions.
I only realized afterwards,
when he had passed away,
how much I could relate.
His movie roles made me feel a way
I could not explain.
Particularly, Mr. Keating
is a man of great impact
in my mind.
An important reason for
me to become a teacher,
and teach kids to
think for themselves.
One day I will be
able to impact them to
think freely and
overcome their problems
as I once did
and am still trying to do.
Robin Williams will
always be my mentor.
Although he will never know.