Teachers
Praise be to teachers
For it is through their brilliance
That a beacon of hope guides us across
The vast sea of ignorance
So that we may one day
Tread upon the shores of enlightenment
And it is in the flames of compassion that blaze brightly in their hearts
That the keys to our destinies are forged
Blessed are we to have teachers who allow us to drink
The elixir of knowledge that flows forth from their
Endless wellspring of wisdom and prosperity
So that we may quench our thirst for knowledge
And grow strong so that we may
Shatter the chains of absurdity
Therefore, respect your teachers
And receive their knowledge
With grace and serenity
- By Alec Kissoondyal (age 16)