Even though sometimes you don't have time
You at least ask me if I am fine
Even though sometimes I am not
I feel like I have just been shot
I smile and say yes I'm alright
Then I walk away and you’re out of sight
I'll just have to wait
I still have my fate
I am so glad
That you were there when I was sad
And this is what makes you
Not just my 9th grade teacher, my
trust (v) : believe
hide (v) : put or keep something in a place where it can’t be seen
fade (v) : something becoming paler or less bright
Answer the following questions.
1. Why does the student consider the teacher as his friend?
2. How does the teacher take the student out of his gloom?
3. Why does the student fail to estimate the teacher correctly?
4. How does the poet glorify the relationship between the teacher and the
student?
5. What qualities does a trustworthy person need to have?
6. Do you think its is a good idea to take an adult’s help when you are in trouble
or confused?
