I Want To Be Like You ( The Teacher )

Thank you, teacher,

For being my life's role model.

When I consider all you've taught me

And reflect on the kind of person you are,

I want to be like you—

Smart, interesting and engaging,

Positive, confident, yet unpretentious.

I want to be like you—

Well-informed and easy to understand,

Thinking with your heart as well as your head,

Gently nudging us to do our best,

With sensitivity and insight.

I want to be like you—

Giving your time, energy and talent

To ensure the brightest possible future

For each of us.

Thank you, teacher

For giving me a goal to shoot for:

I want to be like you!