I remembered in JC... I had this awesome math teacher... He was hardworking and dedicated... Everything he did, he did for his students... and all the while, he retained his humility and sense of humour... He was the kindest and funniest teacher around... He gave more of himself to the students than he could afford to give... And when someone does that, the only way he can sustain his enthusiasm would be in the presence of adequate appreciation... But he got none...
Instead, some mean students came up to him and made fun of him and humiliated him.... After which he changed.... He became toned down.. His lectures were no longer lively... No more jokes, no more laughter... He lost that spark in him... We all noticed the difference.. But it was not until the Biology teacher scolded the cohort did we know the cause of this great shift... And up till today, I wonder if anyone went to apologise to that teacher and told him what a great person he was... I would, if I was given another opportunity... To make a hamper of presents and tell him how much I appreciate his effort and genuine love for us... But now it is too late... I can only trust God to look after him and keep the light in him shining bright...
Though you might not understand it.. such events change you... It might years before you are wise enough to concieve your relevelation in words.. But the change has already occured in you.. You have grown wiser... My revelation was simple... he changed... because people like me, who appreciate him chose to remain silent... and the nasty few... decided to speak up....
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