Soul Fire

Every soul is special
In it's own way
Each has a fire
Burning deep inside
Fueled by a passion

For love, art
Or their own
Personal desire
No matter what
The fire always burns

And each soul
Inspires another
But some unfortunate souls
Never see what
They inspire

Those souls fade
Before their time
Of fame and glory
Those souls never see
How they changed the world

Erik was one of those souls
Who never saw
His own potential
Or the fire
That he inspired

The fire that still burns
To this very day
Inside each and every Phan
That put a pen to paper
To create their own masterpiece

In honor of their favorite
Awe inspiring Phantom
And in doing so
Have helped keep
Erik's fire burning bright

Dedicated to everyone who has ever reviewed my work. You are the reason I
continue to write. Also my deepest gratitude to The Phantom Parisiene who
has been with me every step of the way on this most amazing journey that is
so very far from over. Also I would be a fool not to thank Erik for
inspiring every word to every poem I have ever written.