Singgih Widodo Limantoro is an associate professor of Business English of Politeknik Ubaya Surabaya, Indonesia. He has presented his papers in many ELT international conferences in Indonesia, South-Korea, Cambodia, and Thailand. The following poem is his reflection on his professional journey as an EFL teacher.

Reflection is looking at beautiful roses in a garden

Reflection is seeking the fragrance and the beauty of the roses

‘Till I can see the beautiful color and the sweet smell of the roses

As John Keats, a British poet once said, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”

When I can see the roses bloom and grow

I feel that I have done my job as a professional gardener

When I can see the accomplishment of my students

I feel joy for I have done my job well as a professional teacher.