Teacher

The Teacher
Is a most-underappreciated breed.
The teacher is compassionate for all her students
But is also firm with them.
The teacher believes in his students
Even when they don’t believe in themselves.
The teacher sees inside every young human being
Something to be praised, something to be improved,
Something that can make them great.
The teacher works the hardest job of all
Day in and day out.
The teacher,
She shapes the future
By shaping the young.
The teacher,
He stands as a parent
For those without one at home.
The teacher has a love of learning
That she can barely contain;
The teacher must share it with everyone
Just for that rare moment
When a student’s face alights
With comprehension
And there is the real joy of teaching.
I would be a teacher
To uphold all these qualities
That might make someone
Proud to call themselves
A teacher.

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741