Teachers dwell in some far-distant heaven Teachers dwell in some far-distant heaven, Even the most plain and down-to-earth. All your expertise and dedication Captures our naive imagination, Heightening the aura of your worth. Eventually, that youthful admiration Returns as we embrace what you have given, Serving as the seed of our rebirth. Copyright by Nicholas Gordon Teachers Teach What They Will Never Know Teachers teach what they will never know, However thoroughly they may prepare. After all the books and lesson plans, No test can touch the things that make us care. Knowledge is not the choicest seed they sow. Your devotion is a pair of hands Offering a sculpture fierce and rare, Unveiling a place where I must go. Copyright: Nicholas Gordon To Teachers In this world of darkness, you are the light. In a world of wrong, you are the right. Baffled by the process of cold fusion, You are the source to clear our confusion. To the reason for our success- To ensure all we know is fact, not guess, To our life's coach- Any problem, you've taught us how to approach. To the wings of our flight- To the will of our might- The help we need to stand tall The spirit that says you give your all- With your help, like a nation, we will rise, Letting our hopes and goals reach the skies. To the appreciation we cannot express in words or action- A brighter future is your satisfaction. So on this day, We would like to say Thank you. Your teachings and knowledge will stay with us through and through. Mikael Alendy Centennial Middle School Miami, Florida