1. The most influential leader I ever had was my grandmother. She has had such a big influence on me because she is so strong minded and willed. She has a very independent, hard working, and tough personality. This has influenced me to be very independent, stand up for myself, and be self sufficient.                                              
2. I think this means that poetry has a deeper meaning than just to rhyme. Poetry is a way to express feelings, emotions, and passions. I agree, I think that poetry is  wonderful way to release inner feelings whether they are good or bad. No matter who your are, how much money you make, what job you have, etc. everyone is human and one thing all humans have in common is feelings, dreams, and emotions. I believe that poetry is very deep and I think people read it in order to understand others and be able to empathize with how they feel.

3.This quote by Mr.Keating is very inspiring and actually makes me think on a deeper level about my perspective on things. I agree that no matter how much you think you understand something there's always a different way to think about it. There's always multiple perspectives on things and everyone will see certain things differently.

4. My verse that I will contribute in my lifetime is being an example of a person who constantly was faced with adversity but, was able to overcome it and succeed despite what everyone says and thinks. I hope the lasting impression that I leave behind will be that I was a leader, intelligent, and self sufficient.