

Swathi Kandula, Class 9, The Crossword School, Guntur
Today is my lovely teacher’s birthday.
All around cheer you spray.
Thank you for telling us that we are your favourite batch.
In your class, our boredom you’ll snatch.
Even though you are a teacher,
you came as a friend in our lives.
You are so patient,
even though we were as annoying as quick mice.
You are sweeter than ice cream.
It’s your birthday, so let’s scream.
We are so happy, as if it’s our own birthday.
We are so excited that we swoon and lay.
You’re so beautiful like a butterfly.
Because of your knowledge, we fly high.
We like you so much.
You’re so wise that in five minutes you can learn French.
Thank you for being our second mother.
After talking to you, we feel so light like a feather.
September, 2025