I'm a teacher and this is what I do I change minds with truth I change hearts with love And sometimes I have to change nappies I re-direct anger with kindness I re-direct tears with compassion And sometimes I re-direct tennis balls flying at my face I envision scientists and doctors I envision leaders and parents And sometimes I envision myself laying on a Hawaiian beach I hear laughing and playing I hear dreams and desires And sometimes when I hear the final bell ring, I say