Unselfish souls are called by different names,

some call them generous , some call preachers,

While others call them the god gifted angels,

I call them with modesty, ' my holy teachers'.

You are not hypocrites flaunting knowledge,

but a pathway for a million tiny feet,

you are a strong hand for the confused faces,

for whom you are a life saving treat.

You give hope to the ones who stumble,

guide the blind folded hopeless eyes,

you are not just an enlightening encycopedia

but a terminator to a thousand cries .

You identify the capacity of useless fellow,

you give your all to bring back self confidence,

to you on this auspicious day of joy

I convey thanks for your perseverance.

- debangee mandal

Comments

Debangee Mandal (author) from India on September 08, 2020:

Very true... thank you for the appreciation

AngelaJJ on September 08, 2020:

This poem reminds me of my school teachers.... their words of wisdom is still helping me in my life's challenges .. Thanks for sharing your poem :)

Debangee Mandal (author) from India on September 05, 2020:

thank you for your appreciation

BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on September 05, 2020:

Teachers are a breed all of their own.

A strong will to help others.

A pathway for a million tiny feet...this is good.