An Ode To My Teacher

By Naayaa Mehta –

An Ode To My Teacher

Watching closely

the grains of time slip

softly steadily

through my little fingers

knowing life

I keep trying

But, time sits pretty

Undefeated and smiling.

I clench

till the knuckles are white

wanting again what we can’t

recreate or retain

but you smile

knowingly

But, time sits pretty

Undefeated and smiling.

Your class was so lively

and learning

so much fun

what wouldn’t I give

to still be

your little ‘lost one’

Till, time sits pretty

Undefeated and smiling.

I was raw and green

Your faith

Was the first cut

It gave me a promise

that I will be seen

One day I am sure

I will make you feel

Today, time sits pretty

Undefeated and smiling.

I wish I could

hold it forever

or better still

turn it back whenever

But, I know now

What you did for me

For, time sits pretty

Undefeated and smiling.

-Naayaa Mehta,

Grade VIIth, Sri Ram School, Gurgaon