For Teachers We Thank You Lord

 


On this world teacher's day I had thought of telling teacher jokes. But I decided to be more kind. All the examples I have witnessed either as a student or working along side staff.


For Teachers We Thank You Lord

 

They tied our shoes when we were small

For them we thank you Lord

Lined us up to learn in the hall

For them we thank you Lord

Helped give us courage to stand with all

For them we thank you Lord.

 

They taught us to add, subtract and spell

For them we thank you Lord

Cared for us whether sick or well

For them we thank you Lord

Taught us learning goes beyond the bell

For them we thank you Lord.

 

 They stood for hours upon their feet

For them we thank you Lord

Went after children lost up the street

For them we thank you Lord

Prepared us for play after we eat

For them we thank you Lord.

 

When in doubt they encouraged us

For them we thank you Lord

They settled us when we’d cuss and fuss

For them we thank you Lord

They chatted with us as we awaited the bus

For them we thank you Lord

 

They taught when for silence and when for speech

For them we thank you Lord

They saw in us goals once beyond our reach

For them we thank you Lord

We thank you that they choose to teach

For them we thank you Lord.

 

 

Simon C.J Falk 30 October 2020

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