Poems of yesteryears--My first poem

My then-princi called me to her office, and suggested I channel my creativity into poetry. She actually signed the poem 'good'. I wrote it when I was 9, btw.


The Ideal Teacher

Are you in search of a teacher

Who could help you everyday?

Do you want a teacher

To guide you all the way?

Then I’ll tell you what kind to search for,

Among the ones you know.

You must search for a teacher

Who is patient in teaching,

A teacher who is never bothered

By repeated asking.

You must search for a teacher

Who helps in all needs,

A teacher who is nice

And is good in deeds.

You must search for a teacher

With a big, broad smile,

A teacher who’s sure to walk with you

Till the very last mile.

And when you’ve found a teacher

With all those qualities

Just speak out all your troubles

And all the difficulties.