Bruce Lee

November 27th – Bruce Lee's birthday.  In 2014 there are 74 years since he was born.


Bruce Lee – a talented actor, film director & screenwriter,
Skilled, versatile, influential martial artist and instructor.
Lee rapidly gained fame, acclaim, recognition, popularity
For his distinctive gift, devotion, courage and originality.

He had become an international icon, symbol, sensation.
Bruce manifested athletic strength, will & determination.
Originating Gung Fu as an integrated form of martial arts,
Lee captivated audiences & students minds, souls, hearts.

His system or approach promoted efficiency and speed,
As well as flexibility and practicality, in which he’d lead.
Lee trained to enhance endurance, strength & mobility,
While being confident of method’s novelty & reliability.

Flawless was Lee’s stamina, vigor, discipline, dedication.
He emphasized spiritual, mental & physical preparation.
In films Bruce choreographed fight episodes or routines.
Movies with his legendary scenes led to box office wins.

Intelligent, eclectic, educated & fond of self-expression,
Lee did a solo work & he had engaged in collaboration.
He was kind, loving, generous & had long term friends,
Accepting them for who they were, taking risk, chance.

A multifaceted person wrote poetry filled with emotion.
Lee also had written about his own philosophical notion.
In everything Bruce showed unique approach and style.
Bright, irresistible was his genuine & charismatic smile.

Throughout short lifespan, he had conveyed motivation
For evolution, self-development and self-actualization.
“Artist of life,” Lee emphasized self-knowledge passion.
His motto’s: “Be a practical dreamer backed by action.”

November 27th – birthday of Bruce Lee, Mr. Universality,
Remembered for physical grace and bright individuality.
Bruce’s compassion, sense of humor, mastery, precision
Helped to fulfill his predetermined fate, calling, mission.


Copyright©2014 Mila Alper


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