Thank You Teachers | Poem by Tasshvi, 11, Kolkata

It takes a special person

To teach a child in class

To just keep his attention

In a world that moves so fast

To show a child she is unique

With talents deep inside

To help build her confidence

So she can beam with pride

To show a little patience

For a child who’s lost his way

To a child who feels abandoned

To show her better days

To inspire and to motivate

So a child can learn and grow

To go into this big wide world

That has its highs and lows

You’re the heart of every classroom

The soul of every school

The mind behind the message

That learning is cool.

Your patience and understanding

Can never be old,

Your courage and commitment

Is that of legends untold.

Each day you teach children

Is a day to rejoice,

Because of you, we children

Will have our own voice.

So thank you dear teachers

For passing knowledge

Through the years.

You thought you were merely teaching,

When you were eliminating fears.

You are a special person

You always give your best

And for every child you taught

Their life is truly blessed.