My Stint As A Teacher Poem by Rose Kanana

Teaching is considered the most noble career
My eighteen months were the most fulfilling
Changing the life of the youth through empowerment
I loved every bit of the walk

I loved the Poetry and literature classes
It brought out creativity to the students
I enjoyed short stories and drama
I felt enriched every single day

Come the final national exam
Worse than the candidates
Worse than the parents
The teacher holds their bowels too

The two-half hours are tormenting
Who says teachers don't sweat as the candidates write the paper?
It sounds easy being a teacher of languages
But it sounds freaking when they write that paper


I stand in the gap with all candidates, parents and the teaching fraternity