Teachers - My Mentor

A tribute to my teachers....

Many teachers entered my life
But like you no one I cherish
Many of them held my hand in worse
But you're the one responsible for me to fluorish...

My redemption in badminton
Was only possible because of you
I don't know why you paid so much heed on me
When I myself never thought I can too do....

I always felt of playing for fun
But you taught me how to 'win'
If you were not be there to guide me
I would be just like an aeroplane without a fin..

Your teachings,lessons and diligence
Can't be paid through any appreciating word
Statements like 'Thank You' and kind-hearted quotes
Are just felt cheap and kind of absurd..

I wish I could do wonders through that sport
So that somewhere you would have felt proud
But Sir, I won't forget you and your hard-work on me
Till the day my face is completely covered with a shroud....

On this precious and auspicious occasion
I and every 'true student of a teacher' just pray..
May God give you an eternal age and glory
So that even my grand grandson can say you 'HAPPY TEACHER'S DAY'

-Written By Basu Gupta

Reviews

[SomewhereInNeverland]

I love this! It is so good, and easy to read and relate to. The eloquence is simple yet powerful. Carry on the good work. :)

[Michael G. Smith]

This one gave me a chuckle with the line an airplane without a fin.

[Basu Gupta]

i guess an aeroplane without it's wings,viz fins, is just useless..
In my poem I compared myself with an aeroplane having only one of it's fin..thus it is directionless and unable to glorify it's flight...just like I am without my teachers..
I hope this one projects the thing I want to convey to all my kind reviewers and you..
Btw it's all my pleasure having your review..thanks

[Michael G. Smith]

I understand what you are saying, it's just a clever analogy.

[Michael G. Smith]

Christ is my main teacher. Growing up without parents it was Him who taught how to love myself, serve others and understand there is a spiritual world underneath that existed before this material one.

[Basu Gupta]

ya..I respect your views

[Blue Belle]

Amazing tribute to one of your teachers.

[Clara]

What a lovely write, Basu.

Good teachers shape the lives of their students and are difficult to forget.

[Barbara Walker]

Your words convey your intent very well. I am sure your teacher feels very good that he is appreciated.

[Rita L. Sev]

As a poet - this is well written, heartfelt and sweet. As a teacher - this makes my heart sing, Basu! I hope you shared this with the teacher who so inspired you. :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Teachers can be inspirational

[annie lee]

This is a touching tribute to a teacher you obviously admire and cherish. Very touching.

[Pryde Foltz]

What a wonderful use of your pen. You make a little better with this piece. Thank you, Basu.

[Sami Khalil]

"Your teachings,lessons and diligence
Can't be paid through any appreciating word
Statements like 'Thank You' and kind-hearted quotes
Are just felt cheap and kind of absurd.. "

A great tribute to your teachers. It shows your love for knowledge and gratitude for learning...:)