What a Teacher Builds

A king built a castle more beautiful than the eyes can describe,

An artist painted a picture that was worth more than most could buy.

A jeweler found a diamond, so clear and flawless it was desired by queens.

An author wrote a series, and movies were the profit and her means.

A sculptor makes glorious statues from wood, marble, and clay,

A video game designer makes entertainment for the masses every day.

But a teacher builds for the future,

That will never crumble or decay.

There are unseen castles built,

In the minds of the curious each day.

The diamonds of love that are placed in their hearts,

Will take them to heights unseen.

The papers that are composed and edited,

Are future authors' dreams.

A computer objective a teachers completes,

Are a video designer's goal.

You see a teacher builds something more beautiful,

Than silver, diamonds, or gold.

For a good teacher builds a castle everyday,

It is a child's immortal soul.



-By Debra E. West