The people we probably remember the rest of our life and owe so much to.

They stand before us,
most of our life.
They teach us to read,
to spell and to write.

Oft times they’re forgotten
as time rolls by,
but they’re the ones
who taught us to try.

They come in all sizes.
Both short and tall.
They grade our papers
and monitor the hall.

They blow our nose
and dry our eyes.
In time, most become,
the ones we idolize.

Some are warm,
gentile and kind.
Others are tough.
All teach us to mind.

Their pleasure in life,
comes not from their earning
but to see a youngster,
in the process of learning.

These special people,
who cheer from our bleachers,
are known world round,
simply as TEACHERS.