There's this special seed inside of us That glitters, shines, and grows Planted by an equally special person One that everybody knows. The one that woke up early this morning And downed their coffee for the day While you dig out your favorite shirt And they keep their nerves at bay. The person that decorates for new children Hangs up posters and note cards Tacks up the yearly alphabet trim And clears the weeds from the school yard. Stands and greets equally nervous kids Hands them name tags and a book And hopes that their anxiety melts away To be excited like they should. The history and math books open Pages are assigned They're there to help you through it To make problems easier to find. To journey across another dimension Of equations and butterflies alike That prepares you for ACTs ahead And tests that you'll probably dislike. Well, that's all fine and dandy All these books and passing grades But what's more important is the seed inside That's planted in your brain. The seed that fuels your drive to learn Creates a light to help you grow Makes you crave another book Acquire everything there is to know. And I know a certain farmer That specializes in these seeds Who wants to make you reach the top So you'll realize everything you can be. These farmers go by 'teachers' The most amazing you can find Because of them, I try to be my best So I thank my teachers for their time.