stop calling me mr ___

stop calling me mr ___

i'm no longer your teacher

or a teacher to anyone

stop calling me mr ___

i appreciate the respect,

but i'm not holding the responsibilities that comes with the respect.

in the role of a teacher,

one has unequal power relations and authority over other people.

along with that comes with certain responsibilities.

i see so many cases,

of people assuming the role,

and take the respect for granted.

they forgot the responsibilities,

manipulate the unequal power relations,

abuse the authority,

for their own benefits.

i don't want to be like them.

i'm afraid i'll become one of them one day.

so until i assume that role,

don't call me mr ___

cause i don't hold the responsibilities. 

stop calling me mr ___

it's a sacred term to me.

i've made it sacred,

so that i'll be reminded of the responsibilities that comes with that respect.

it's just a small attempt i have,

to prevent myself from falling to the dark side.

so please,

stop calling me mr ___

at least for the time being.