Teacher

A teacher for us,

Like sun, and water for a plant,

Because of them, we are what we are,

No words enough to thank,

No gifts enough to present,

A full moon in dark night,

An all time hand to guide,

One who always puts others before self,

One person enough, against thousand books on shelf,

No technology can replace these kind humans in our lives,

Who helped us grow leaps and bounds, without them we couldn't have survived,

A teacher is an angel,

From kids nursery to school to college,

Imparting lots of learnings and knowledge,

Such inspirational souls they are,

Who build the next gen humans, here all we are,

They design, develop and create,

From kids to adults,

So many ideas in so many brains they initiate,

Teaching us kindness, purity and honesty,

Meanings of gratitude and friendships they give us in plenty,

So grateful for all who've driven us here,

Thankful to teachers in every form they appear,

The teachers in our formal education,

And the teachers at home, from various generations,

Parents, grandparents, siblings , relatives,

The teachers at work, our managers and colleagues,

The teachers in friends as well as enemies, 

The events in our lives, the wonderful teacher called destiny,

The hidden teachers around us everywhere,

Shopkeepers, auto drivers, maids, and all with who any moments we share,

We learn a lot from each one we meet somewhere,

The nature, the sun , moon , stars and earth,

The plants , animals, insects and birds,

Teach us the real truth of this world , 

Coexisting gracefully, helping forever and supporting others.

Thanks to all the teachers in my life, known and unknown,

You have made a difference that made me grow,

Thanks for all the learnings, because of which I've survived,

Thank you for teaching me live happily and thrive.