By Sunaina Luthra  ON  Sep 08, 2023

As the clock strucks five, a day commences with a resonating chime

The teacher—her mission to educate and inspire finally comes alive

Oh! How to forget the husbands and kids we take care

The piles of breakfast and lunch to prepare,

Armed with a bag of wisdom

Minds are nurtured for our students to blossom

The corridors brimming with ebullient smiles and radiant faces

Fill our hearts with joy in these cherished spaces,

In classroom as a gentle glow we stand

‘Let’s fold our hands for the morning prayer’ we command

To soothe a crying child and make their troubles hush

We placate them just like a mother’s touch,

Learning concepts hand in glove

Fractions pounce on decimals, the ubiquitous nouns and pronouns glee at each other

Bolstering confidence is our duty

Yes, to create fledgling professionals is performed with beauty,

Enmeshed with our own personal challenges

We continue to provide you our indefatigable support

While teaching you the right code of conduct

Alas!! Laryngitis strikes us with a great impact,

  Yet, Honesty, discipline, kindness and respect we continue to instill

But, why have you deviated from the path to learn these skills?

Outdoor activities were once the halcyon days

Laughter’s filled the open space in many ways

Now smartphones and social media now hold sway

Can screens replace an educators guiding way?

It’s important to distinguish between right and wrong

Then why brandish our knowledge which is so strong?

Aware about the way world works

Then why say ‘Don’t talk like a teacher’ with a smirk?

In our reprimanding is your growth

Then why are parents and students so full of loath?

Though the faith in us sometimes dwindles

But, remember we are a community that never swindles.