A Teacher

A skilled craftsman
Carving delicate and graceful sculptures
From the jagged shards of ice
The icicles glimmer
As the artist enlivens them
In his immense wealth
Of knowledge and mastery
Labouring with love and affection
He creates gentle blossoms
On the melange quilt of humanity
Which shall spread their fragrance
Through this world
Year after year
Making a difference
By standing up against ignorance
And expunging fear