letter to my students

dear friends,

i send my sincere apologies to each of you.
i am sorry for many things i have done and not done as a teacher.

while teaching you to aim for the stars, i have forgotten to tell you to build a nice clean path towards them.
while teaching you to aspire for the best, i have forgotten to tell you that the worst will have to be converted to the best.
while teaching you to be healthy and clean, i have forgotten to tell that 'you' means more than just you.
while teaching you to walk with pride, i have forgotten to tell you that the walk is never done alone.
while teaching you to speak confidently, i have forgotten to tell you to do the same with your family.
while teaching you to continue your education, i have forgotten to tell you that life is the best teacher.
while teaching you to respect your nation, i have forgotten to tell you that your community is just as important as your nation.

my apologies once again.

love

UPDATE: after i read this to them, with a poker face one boy said, "it's ok, bhaiyya. we forgive you."
one of life's exemplary lessons !!