I am (trying hard to be) a Teacher

I Am A Teacher
Andrea Gastmeier

Each and Every Day,

I lecture, I instruct, I coach, I explain.

I demonstrate, illustrate, clarify, and prove.

I show (and sometimes tell),

I inform, I train, I initiate.

I plan, diagram, map, chart, graph and design.

I question, quiz, probe, examine and confirm.

I care,

I worry,

I console,

I inspire.

I pay attention to, I show concern for, I nurture.

I nurse broken hearts, fix boo-boos, ease worries,

and mend friendships.

I am a teacher.
This is what I do.