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Ode To a Terrific Teacher

He opens learners’ hearts with the key of kindness; passionately plant in them the seeds of success and watch them grow in the garden of greatness. Talk about a terrific teacher. He wields words from the wellspring of wisdom to water worm-wheat in the field of freedom... and shield them from the throne of thralldom; Talk about a terrific teacher. He tells his students the lore of love and life, and the right use of rocket, rifle and knife to save them from baseless storms and strife; Talk about a terrific teacher. He wakes up each day with this golden goal: To tenderly touch each pupil's spirit and soul, and make their broken bones worthy and whole. Talk about a terrific teacher. He prays for each pupil to have an honourable heart, out of which will flow the beauty of eternal art so they can be sincere, sensible and smart. Talk about a terrific teacher. He is a mentor with a matchless mission, practicing what he preaches with pure passion; his friends are spurred to have a vibrant vision. Talk about a terrific teacher. When winter’s wool and whirlwind betide, and the streams of life roar in stormy tide; he gives warm words to guard and guide... Talk about a terrific teacher. Examination is not just a test of intelligence; it is also a test of creativity and confidence... his students enjoy inspiring independence. Talk about a terrific teacher. In poor pupils, he see a pool of great possibilities, he teaches them to tap from the oasis of opportunities springing in their desert of difficulties... Talk about a terrific teacher. Some folks are only interested in high income; he looks out for inspiring inputs and learning outcome... his job is to make the future bright and awesome. Talk about a terrific teacher.

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Date: 11/12/2016 3:56:00 PM
Thank you for such a good piece. O.O.
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Date: 11/2/2016 6:27:00 AM
Although tide may start to change, What we should do is re-arrange, Our lives and love start stressing, Not obsessing and others impressing. Will appear normal and never strange. For Adeleke Adeite
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Date: 11/2/2016 6:19:00 AM
AA, While he makes them feel warm inside. Bowl. Jim Horn
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Date: 11/1/2016 1:54:00 AM
Perfection...wisdom! What a beautiful tribute to a terrific teacher...just like you are!
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