I AM A TEACHER

By; Dioscoro B. Vicentino

I am a teacher, a purveyor of truth and light

I am a teacher, I was born to improve mankind
It’s my duty to enlighten the world
And guide the way to the path of the Lord.

I’m a teacher, I must teach what is good and right

I’m a teacher, I must live what I preach in life
As a model citizen of the world
I must in thoughts, words and deeds be so good.

In the children, I write the future

In their learning, I find great joy
I may never sit on a throne
But I’m contented, my life is full.

Yes, I’m a teacher, I must brave all the roaring waves

And the fury of the rivers and windy seas
I must climb