Our Guru

Let's honor
Our guru,
Who taught us
The craft and art
Of living.

Let's salute
Our guru,
Who instructed us
To mind our
Ps and Qs.

Let's regard
Our guru,
Who sowed the seeds
Of etiquette
To lead a social life.

Let's wish
Our guru,
Who enlightened us
The true sentiments
Of courtesy.

Let's remember
Our guru,
Who coached us
The real gentlemsnship
In sport.

Let's esteem
Our guru,
Who approached us
To be fair
In every respect.

Let's awe
Our guru,
Who spoke of ethics
Which made us
Praiseworthy citizens.

- M Rezvie Omerdeen
   Matale
   Sri Lanka.