the judges are leaving
Last friday was the last school day here for 2 of the people whom I respect a lot in the staff room.
One of them is my kakak, who took care of me and guided me in my journey last year. She was the form teachers of the porcupines last year, and never fail to look after the porcupines this year, even though she's no longer their form teacher.
The other is the most crucial person there whom without her, I wouldn't be there last year. Not just because I reliefed her, but she has always guided, mentored and gave me very good advice, be it in studies, teaching and career. I've always respected her and admired her, for her love of the turtles.
Porcupines are full of spikes. Many find them a pain, not knowing that porcupines only hurt to protect themselves. Some find the porcupine a hindrance. But Kakak never fail to see how beautiful they can be, and taught me how to see it as well. She's never stop caring for them, loving them like they're her own.
Turtles are slow animals on land. Though G never admitted it openly, every time she speaks about the turtle, you could tell that she love them and cares for them as well. Even though she complains about them, she's the one who always see the beauty in them. Other find them slow, a hindrance to heir path, unmovable - but not her(not openly though).
I don't only admire them for their love of the turtle and porcupine, but for their love of their job, their family and their religion - and balanced it all well.
Farewell to 2 of the people who made a difference in my path in teaching. You deserve somewhere better, and may the other porcupines and turtles that youv'e come across continue to appreciate your love and efforts.
The Judge - Rabindranath Tagore
Say of him what you please,
but I know my child's failings.
I do not love him because he is good,
but because he is my little child.
How should you know how dear he can be
when you try to weigh his merits against his faults?
When I must punish him
he becomes all the more a part of my being.
When I cause his tears to come
my heart weeps with him.
I alone have a right to blame and punish,
for he only may chastise who loves.
One of them is my kakak, who took care of me and guided me in my journey last year. She was the form teachers of the porcupines last year, and never fail to look after the porcupines this year, even though she's no longer their form teacher.
The other is the most crucial person there whom without her, I wouldn't be there last year. Not just because I reliefed her, but she has always guided, mentored and gave me very good advice, be it in studies, teaching and career. I've always respected her and admired her, for her love of the turtles.
Porcupines are full of spikes. Many find them a pain, not knowing that porcupines only hurt to protect themselves. Some find the porcupine a hindrance. But Kakak never fail to see how beautiful they can be, and taught me how to see it as well. She's never stop caring for them, loving them like they're her own.
Turtles are slow animals on land. Though G never admitted it openly, every time she speaks about the turtle, you could tell that she love them and cares for them as well. Even though she complains about them, she's the one who always see the beauty in them. Other find them slow, a hindrance to heir path, unmovable - but not her(not openly though).
I don't only admire them for their love of the turtle and porcupine, but for their love of their job, their family and their religion - and balanced it all well.
Farewell to 2 of the people who made a difference in my path in teaching. You deserve somewhere better, and may the other porcupines and turtles that youv'e come across continue to appreciate your love and efforts.
The Judge - Rabindranath Tagore
Say of him what you please,
but I know my child's failings.
I do not love him because he is good,
but because he is my little child.
How should you know how dear he can be
when you try to weigh his merits against his faults?
When I must punish him
he becomes all the more a part of my being.
When I cause his tears to come
my heart weeps with him.
I alone have a right to blame and punish,
for he only may chastise who loves.
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