Farewell, A Teacher's Perspective Poem by Jibrael Jos

Each year a part of you
Leaves you and goes
Each year you wish them well
But the emptiness shows

As a teacher you wish to inspire
But the truth you all know
If not for these wonderful students
Our world will rotate very slow

Today they set their sail
Like a bird on its maiden flight
Tomorrow they will blaze a trail
Like a comet on a starry night

Each year a part of you
Leaves you and goes
Each year you wish them well
But the emptiness shows