by Sylvie Leochko

Created on: March 29, 2009

Teaching is more than a profession

It is indeed a vocation

I had my calling as a child

My passion for it isn't mild

Looking into the eyes of my students

Their hunger for learning is apparent

They trust me to care and help them learn

Their academic success they will earn

I am much more than a teacher to them

A nurse, a parent, a confident I am

I help them learn and grow

Getting ready for tomorrow

It is my duty to find a way

To reach them every single day

Academics are a small part of my job

As I need to listen and console them when they sob

A light goes on when they understand

I am proud to witness it as they stand

Pride and confidence grow with time

As their successes are sublime

Teaching makes me warm inside

As I stand always on my student's side

I love to help this generation grow

As their future marks tomorrow

Discipline, conflicts and chores may be

The things I hate most in teach thee

Although they are part of my career

I wish away from them I could steer

Teaching is more than a job, it's my life

As I also am a mother and a wife

It is my passion as I say

I am proud to do it every day

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