What it takes to be a teacher

In this irrational world with an irrational feature,

I had this most rational thought.

When it takes training to be soldier 

And toiling to be a preacher.

What does it take to be a teacher?

Some say it's an intelligent mind,

Or a strong strict stature.

But I can't think that could be enough 

You need to have the mind of a god and the mouth of a preacher 

Cause, that's what it takes to be a teacher.

To be a parent to thousands 

And still be impartial to all.

To be the sole guide of a thousand souls.

You need to sacrifice your present to lighten up someone else's future.

Cause, that's what it takes to be a teacher.

To be strong and calm,

And pay heed to all.

To strike the light of knowledge in a thousand world.

You need to be a mother at heart and attain a fatherly posture.

Cause, that's what it takes to be a teacher.

Through the unfathomable shall we venture 

Behind thy Virgil's staff 

Retracing the wax's trail to Kindle hopes and reason

Amidst fates Mighty grasp.

Before the philosophers beard, that kissed the floor 

Or a Sceptre, that slayed the world

Before the quest of conquering destiny even began

The quest for greatness began with a teacher

It takes more words than I can ever write,

And more praises than I can utter.

It takes more gold than the gold itself

And grandeur, as grand as nature.

It takes much more than just a human 

It takes a god incarnate 

Only when you walk in his shoes will you come to know

It takes a lot to be a teacher.

#ThankYouTeacher