I was waiting patiently for the postman to arrive

Waiting for the post always filled me with expectation

I always hoped that he would bring me a surprise

Such as news of a bequest from a long lost relation

At last I heard the footsteps on the drive

Then I heard the rat-a-tat upon the door

When I opened the door he handed me a parcel

I hoped it was something I was waiting for

I took it in and opened it in anticipation

Its contents came as a complete surprise to me

I had been expecting a delivery of mineral supplements

But someone had sent me a book on history

I began to delve into the pages of the book

I was fascinated to read about the lives of famous men

Lives which have been etched into the history of our nation

Men like Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington

I had been expecting a delivery of mineral supplements

But someone had sent me a history book instead

Having read how heroic deeds had been inspired in other people

I realised it was one of thee most important books I had ever read

For the realisation suddenly dawned upon me

That one can be inspired by reading about those who have gone before

I realised that if I could convert the inspiration into energy

I would not need the mineral supplements anymore