I Love my pupils

I love my pupils
even if they're talkative and  noisy,
are very  active and may look crazy!
If they're diligent, hardworking and altruistic,
are lazy, naughty and think they're fantastic!
I love my pupils
when they  love working and do really care
or if they're late, too quiet and refuse to share
their problems, thoughts, frustrations or fears
when they laugh, play or simply shed their tears !
They are my pupils and I worry if they fail,
I seek for their reasons watching their trail,
give my shoulder when they stumble or fell, 
when they do certain things and look so cruel!
I love my pupils!
Today was their last day of high school classes,
the end of a long  journey  if everyone passes.
They were very happy although there were cries
forecasting how they'll miss these careless times!
So I wish all of them to be hopefull and tough
determined, stubborn, diligent but never rough!
I  will always love my pupils till the end of my time,
even when they're far away and  are no longer mine!

M;ª Dulce Branquinho