A Teacher- ('Guru') Poem by Valsa George
A Teacher- ('Guru')
Teachers are always a venerable sort,
Happy that I belong to that ‘special’ lot,
Instilling in young ones -
newer insights gleaned,
Enriching their lives -
with atoms of knowledge pooled,
Brightening their paths -
with millions of lanterns lit,
Rowing them away -
from the perilous shoals of life,
And leading them to be anchored
on safer shores!
A teacher sure stands taller above,
Every other mortal who serves! !
She/he has to play all at once, myriad roles,
More of a mentor and not just a tutor,
A physician who heals, a nurse who tends,
A parent who cares or a pal who shares,
A patron who supports or a lawyer who argues,
A scholar who learns and a master who trains.
Numerous are the guise she/he has to don,
And cleverer the tricks she/he has to play,
To tackle the wards in her/his all out care,
And launch them out into a world to fare.
As Christ taught his disciples -
with parables many,
As Socrates instructed the youth -
through endless queries,
As Sullivan led Keller -
to the new dawn of light,
As Aesop enlightened the kids -
with countless tales,
I strive to be a TEACHER.
An erudite soul with a mission!
A sculptor who sees an angel,
veiled within a rock!
An architect building an edifice,
to last a life time!
A warrior uncompromising in war,
On Ignorance – the most ignoble foe!
I don’t know where I presently stand,
Nor do I know how my students rate me,
Though often floundered or failed to act,
In the manner I ever so longed to do,
I would rather be a TEACHER all my life,
A ‘guru’ out and out, from hilt to heel!
Though seldom seen in due deference,
And the integrity often called to question,
Still with pride, would I wear the mantle,
Of a ‘Guru’ for all eyes to see!
life of guru my spiritual life with them still make me mystic my visit to Theosophical society Adayar, rethink what makes them Guruhood.. love made of light kee
To add to Thomas's comment also; yes yes yes to all of this, but also down to one, me. There were times in my life when I had no one except a teacher. The positive changes began from their guidance. Teach one life, you save many. I am proof. I love teachers. The good ones are angels and not valued near enough. And usually give so much of themselves in many ways but remain unseen by the majority. The heroes in my writing are teachers. May God bless them forever and always.
The scriptures placed the Guru on par with God.'Aacharya devo bhava'. In the real sense a teacher acts like a mother, father, friend and a doctor. You expressed all these in a captivating way. thanks for sharing.
I don’t know where I presently stand, Nor do I know how my students rate me, Though often floundered or failed to act, In the manner I ever so longed to do, I would rather be a TEACHER all my life, A ‘guru’ out and out, from hilt to heel! .........stunning expression with outstanding conceptualization. A brilliant poem on Teacher or Guru is amazingly presented here. thanks for sharing.
I was taught to respect my teachers. I know it is the Guru who help us to tread all the way to God. Nice
During the time of my school days my Sar told me don't call him as a teacher, Ladies must be call as Teacher My father always transfer to here and there, there all are teacher with atoms of knowledge pooled, Brightening their paths - with millions of lanterns lit, Rowing them away - from the perilous shoals of life, And leading them to be anchored here this poetess call again as a Guru
My wife was a teacher so I am a bit biased! I'm not sure I agree with the last two lines of the first verse. Having said that, this is a very fine poem indeed and you are right to be proud of your profession. It is an extremely well thought out piece of work and, despite that bslight reservation, it is a clear ten from me. you may go to the top of the class, teacher. Tom Bill
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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3/20/2023 6:06:08 PM # 1.0.0.1112
Such an inspiring poem written so touchingly I felt elevated and to venerate you lovingly as guru will be my privilege.........Valsa..........I am speechless.....a sure 10