Why Do I Teach? Poem by Jibrael Jos

Why do I teach?
I ask every year
A teacher hopes to inspire
A few to follow their hearts desire
A teacher hopes to kindle
A few to be in the darkness, a candle
A teacher hopes to teach
A few to practice what they preach
A teacher hopes to impart
A few to believe that they can restart
Sometimes I wonder if it's a blunder
To think I can bring about change
So... I ask every year
Why do I teach?
'I love doing what I am doing'
But is that enough I don't know,
So... I ask every year
Why do I teach?