SING TO THE TEACHERS
-The song that is dedicated to all teachers
(A poem of natural wisdom)
Dear
teachers
Do you
ever know
Numerous
students
eyes filled with tears
salute you
give thanks to you
sing to you
Your
whole life
knowing the broad road, enlightening
truth
will is set high and far
ideals are sublime
faith is firm
Your
whole life
approaching goodness, selflessness
morality is noble
sincere, honest
never hesitant
Your
whole life
natural and pure
simple and plain
fame, benefit, power
never desire
Your
whole life
self-perfecting, pursuing beauty
knowledge, extensive and profound
poetic life
always handling affairs on the
bright side
Your
whole life
educating with wisdom
teaching through words and deeds
moistening plants without sound
cultivating quality persons
Your
whole life
great love, sacrificing
harmony, naturalness
loyal to the nation
loving-heart, boundless
Dear
teachers
the nation’s past
has your
educational wisdom
The nation’s present
has your
laborious efforts
The nation’s future
has your
wonderful hopes
Ah
dear
teachers
Do you
ever know
Numerous
students
eyes filled with tears
salute you
give thanks to you
Sing
to you
Sing
to you
By Shanlin-Tzu
