The Schoolma'am

 The Schoolma'am 

If you have strength to rival that of Samson,
Yet ever use a soft and gentle hand;
If you've a vision of the wide world's glories,
Although you never go beyond your native land;
If you have charms to grace a social Venus,
But list not to society's siren call;
If you can mother countless hosts of children,
Though you never call a single one your own;
If you've the garnered wisdom of the ages,
But can keep that fact from ever being known;
If you've compassion on weak human nature,
But for yourself keep always life's stern rules;
If you can do all this, your country needs you -
Enlist as teacher in the public schools.

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