Besma Riabi Dziri Poet Free verse

A Teacher

I am a teacher

Eager beaver

Full of beans

I build bridges

And burn the candle at both ends

I am a teacher

Cap in hand

Full of the milk of human kindness

I fight tooth and nail

To make my pupils see reason

I am a teacher

As hard as nails

Face like thunder

I resent cheap shots

And the breaking of every rule in the book

I am a teacher

With a carrot and a stick

I bring my pupils to heel

I reward who reach for the moon

I clip pupils’ wings

If they go far and off the rails

I am a teacher

Not a mouse potato

And not behind the times either

I am all ears

I bare my soul to my pupils

I make them explore all avenues

And go the extra mile

I am a teacher

I have my heart set on giving

It is a long row to hoe

I will make headway

Pull out all the stops

And hang in there

That’s what I have on the brain.


December 17th, 2015

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Jw Nugent April 19, 2018 at 8:58 PM Like the way of the styleS9C Besma Riabi Dziri April 20, 2018 at 1:43 AM Appreciating my write is a great joy for me! Bunches of thanks.

Paul Callus April 18, 2018 at 12:06 PM As an ex-teacher I can well relate to this expressive poem, Besma! A teacher has different roles to play. Nothing beats the satisfaction of accomplishment! Regards // paul Besma Riabi Dziri April 18, 2018 at 12:21 PM My pleasure dear colleague and fellow poet. It pays off to invest ourselves in our children. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Paul.