Last week was the celebration of World Teachers’ Day. Hence, I would like to share this composition written by a teacher:
AND A TEACHER LEARNS
(by Portia P. Padilla)
When a student is sad,
a teacher learns to be sympathetic.
When a student is difficult,
a teacher learns to be persevering.
When a student is angry,
a teacher learns to be understanding.
When a student is hurt,
a teacher learns to be gentle.
When a student is slow,
a teacher learns to be patient.
When a student is frustrated,
a teacher learns to be hopeful.
When a student is afraid,
a teacher learns to be brave.
When a student is tired,
a teacher learns to be lively.
When a student is bored,
a teacher learns to be creative.
When a student is attentive,
a teacher learns to be reflective.
When a student is surprised,
a teacher learns to be inspired .
When a student is excited,
a teacher learns to be passionate .
When a student is funny,
a teacher learns to laugh.
When a student is light-hearted,
a teacher learns to relax.
When a student is smart,
a teacher learns to be wise.
When a student is imaginative,
a teacher learns to be ingenious.
When a student is active,
a teacher learns to be effective.
When a student is honest,
a teacher learns to be honorable.
When a student is successful,
a teacher learns to be hardworking.
When a student is proud,
a teacher learns to be dignified.
When a student is right,
a teacher learns to be humble.
When a student is happy,
a teacher learns to be grateful .
When a student LOVES,
a teacher learns what she must know…
and passes it on … and on … and on…
This is such a wonderful poem. Thank you so much for sharing it!