Teacher

I am just but a hatchling.
However, you were the one who natured me.
Natured me so that I could spread my wings.
And fly away from the comfort of this nest.

You thought me the hardships of the cold world.
You thought me essential things needed to survive
in this harsh and competitive world.

Whenever I have any problems,
I would always know that
I could count on you.
Knowing that you will be all ears.

You would scold me when I'm wrong.
Praise me when I'm improving
but never making me be ahead of myself.

3 years passed fleetingly.
You've thought me all you can.
You gave me the push without me knowing.
Not realizing that you were not there any more.
To support me.
To teach me.

I found out that, I could soar.
I could raise my head up high
and touch the clouds.

But no matter what,
I would glance back to that nest.
To see her teaching others.

I would go back to the comfort of that nest
and ask,

Teacher?