The Bloom of Learning

A seed of thought, a tender shoot,

In fertile ground, 
a hopeful root,
Is education's gentle hand,
That cultivates across the land.

No barren field, no empty space, 

But knowledge blooming, time and grace, 

A thirst for truth, a hunger deep, 

Where wisdom's treasures softly sleep.

From dusty books and whispered lore, 

To open minds that seek and soar, 

The teacher's light, a guiding star, 

Unlocking dreams, both near and far.

Through trials faced and lessons learned, 

A stronger spirit is discerned, 

A tapestry of skills entwined, 

A brilliant, cultivated mind.

So let us cherish every seed, 

And nurture knowledge, word and deed, 

For in the garden of the soul, 

Education makes us whole.

John Rizal Hasan

Gorontalo, 14 Feb 2025