Farewell, my dear students
It was my privilege to teach you all
Each unique in his/her own way
Like stars, may you shine bright
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Once a brave matriarch, now a widow with a failing heart
Faltering steps, feeble voice, empty eyes
wait for the final act.
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I'm a handsome tom cat, master of my life and territory
My golden fur, bushy tail and upright whiskers,
attract admirers in droves, while others turn green with envy.
I travel and sleep at leisure
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The fruit of my longest, joyful labour indeed
Cared and nurtured from the time you took seed

Your sweetness and perfection left me spell bound
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the teacher smiles and greets her students
who look eager and willing to be taught
she learns quickly and calls them by name
students practice to greet and apologize
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