A wonderful English teacher
I understand when somebody speaks to me
because you have taught me.
I can laugh when I watch comedy on tv
because you have taught me.
I can speak with more confidence
because you have taught me.
I can answer the telephone
because you have taught me.
I can use many words to describe,
what a wonderful teacher you are.
Very professional, sweet and patient.
You are the best, you are the best.
When you see a beautiful garden,
it is because somebody worked hard in it.
When you see a foreign speaking well,
It is because he had a very good teacher.
If you want to have a good harvest,
you need to know how to plant.
It is the same for teaching,
and after you will see the result.
For you Joan, a very special teacher,
my true gratitude for everything.
One day I will speak good English
because I have a wonderful teacher.
( Poesia que escrevi para uma professora de inglês muito dedicada, presente de aniversário, quando morei na província de Nova Scotia no Canadá. Eram duas vezes por semana, uma hora e meia de aula, mas que se aprendia muito, por causa do empenho da professora e dedicação ).