Thank you, Teachers,
we are tiny droplets on your leaves,
reflecting the early sun's first glimmers,
absorbing warmth from the sincerity you give.
You are the simple dew, powerful and pure,
teaching us to be small lights in the night,
to shine alone in darkness, dreaming boldly of becoming the sun.
Jakarta, 2004
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Becoming Waves in the Sea of Your Wisdom
Poem by Leni Marlina
Teachers, Mentors, you are like the ocean, tireless and deep,
casting waves of vast knowledge,
carrying us to new islands.
We, small boats adrift in your greatness,
learn to weather storms,
to dive into the ocean's depths,
to endure, to honor differences, and to grasp the meaning of freedom.
Thank you, Teachers,
your waves invite us,
to dive deeper, to understand more, to grow stronger.
You are the vast sea, bound with strength,
guiding us to unseen harbors.
We know, though you let us drift away,
your currents remain within us,
always showing us the way home.
Jakarta, 2004
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Traces of Light in the Night Sky
Poem by Leni Marlina
Teachers, Mentors, Â you are like stars that brighten the night sky,
adorning our path with brilliant constellations.
In the deepest darkness, there you are,
guiding our steps,
helping us find our way through mystery's call.
Thank you, Teachers,
you are silent, but your glow
reaches far, forever in our view.
In the spark of your light, a story leads us,
guiding our hearts toward the path you have drawn.
You, the true compass in the night sky,
letting us wander, never lost, wherever we may roam.
