The Teacher

  I fight off fires and inspire the young minds to no longer live blind. 

No, I am not a firefigher.

I protect and reject crimes in order to prove that life can be sublime.

No, I am not a police officer.

I nurse and rehearse daily those around me who are hurting deeply.

No, I am not a doctor. 

To some, what I do may not seem beneficial or even worth the sacrifice.

Still, I put myself at the battle lines because I am willing to pay the price.

No, I am not a soldier!

I believe in today's youth and through determination, I know I can clean up each bad tooth. 

No, I am not a dentist.

Now, you know what I stand for and maybe you can see, I simply want to open more doors. 

I am a teacher. I am the teacher.