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Dear Teacher  
 

Thank you, dear teacher, thank you 
For teaching my son with due 
Consideration for his attitude, 
Age, needs, aspirations and aptitude. 

Surely teachers are learned, 
Patient, kind and broad-minded. 
They are the tillers of children’s hearts 
And the true growers of country’s arts. 
They are the pillars of treasures old 
And the makers of tomorrow’s world. 

You should be proud of your vocation 
And be aware of its reputation. 
But may I with all fervour 
Ask of you a small favour: 
Please, dear noble teacher, refrain 
From saying my son has no brain. 
You may say he is playful, 
You may say he is slothful, 
Call him if you want childish, 
Or if he be so, sluggish, 
But never say he has no brain, please, 
Dear good teacher, you are not a tease.