a loud wail and I stepped into the world
unknown faces, mysterious words
scared was I, frightened with all the glare
clutching the tail of your drape
I roamed in my little palace
trying to introduce myself to my toys,
with each passing day you taught me
how to be me,
you taught me to live free,
my first teacher, my mother
my tiny fingers didn’t know how to write
you taught the first letters, taught me what’s wrong, what’s right;
your arms had always been my swing
after every mischief i’d hide behind you
you’d protect me from her whacks
safeguard me from my sister’s jokes
you ignored all my pranks and believed in my hidden strength
even enjoyed me hairdressing you, the countless ponytails that adorned your head
you never complained but, just smiled
you are my Hero, my Soldier, My Father,
with your blessings, I embarked on the journey of life
with every step earned a bucketful of experience
some taught me to be determined
some gifted me perseverance,
met new teachers had new friends,
But you’ll always be my guide, first Teacher, my parents!
My First Teacher
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12 responses to “My First Teacher”
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What a tribute! Parents are the best teachers, indeed!-
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Thank you, sweetie! You always encourage me. 🤩💚
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Beautiful tribute!💚💚
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Thank you, dear!💚💚🤩
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Each line loaded with sweetness.
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Lovely Sonali… Beautifully penned
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A beautiful tribute to your wonderful parents. Not everyone is lucky to have such awesome parents, such awesome first teachers. Simply loved the poem. 💚💚💚
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Thank you sweetie🥰💚🥰
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A beautiful tribute to your wonderful parents. Not everyone is lucky to have such awesome parents, such awesome first teachers. Simply loved the poem. 💚💚💚
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