A walk down the school memory lane - Part 10

Nothing good about this ‘Good-bye’ – farewell to school life!
 

     As all roads have to end somewhere, walking down the school memory lane brought me to the unavoidable farewell. A ten-part series of blogs that took me to the most beautiful memories, these posts offered me an opportunity to be back in school once again. While I wished to admire, enjoy, talk and be soaked in this nostalgia forever, I saw myself at the end of road with no access ahead.

   

     Past memories shower us with happiness only if we leave the present for a short while, nostalgia spreads around enthusiasm only if lasts for a brief time. With this, as I reluctantly agreed to end the school series, the sadness to leave and a longing to continue for just a little while, resembled my school farewell in every way. Disliking its compulsion and discipline while entering and exiting the school gate each single day, yet hoping to never depart away from it, the final day of farewell delivers the sad truth to each of its students.

      During the final year of school, every student longs to taste freedom of the outside world, only to realize that the voice of teachers’ instructions inside was more melodious than the chaos of independence outside. Eagerly waiting to march in a free field with no limitations and restrictions, farewell day appears totally appealing to mark an end to school life. 

      It is only on the day of farewell that we realize, we are forced to leave so many things behind! Beyond the perfect discipline, punctual conduct, forced instructions and supportive teachers, we bid farewell to every single moment of growth. A place that developed us into responsible individuals, our farewell extends to the supportive environment, joyful atmosphere, cheerful surrounding and competitive aura.

      It spells out separation from our classmates who stood by us in every single adventure. Be it an examination or a routine day at school; be it a picnic, function or competition filled with fun, farewell forces us to say ‘good bye’ to all such memorable moments.

        Struggling to cope with studies, working hard to excel in every grade and striving to deliver the best, school life keeps each one occupied. While engrossed in it, we detest it to the core, but the day of farewell leaves us with an emptiness, marking an end to everything. Though challenges of further studies await our admission, they can never replace the innocence, fear, excitement and joy of being at school.

      Bidding good-bye to school friends was undoubtedly the most difficult task. The sudden realization of being away from classroom chaos, group discussions, adventurous plans and random talks cannot be put into words. Though as friends we stay in touch forever, it can never replicate the feel of being right inside the school building. Writing, reading, studying, fighting, talking, thinking, complaining, discussing, planning - every single activity carried out within the four walls of classroom remind us of a beautiful era.

       Nothing can bring this phase back where worries of homework, excitement of tiffin and joy of meeting friends kept everyone busy, day in and day out. While each student had long list of complaints during every single day at school, they would be magically converted into praises on the day of farewell. Though all have reasons to be sad about the feel of school or reasons to run away from its grip, final day soaks everyone in its shower of love. Warmth of its care and comfort of its safety seem so wonderful, leaving behind fearful thoughts of the future. Worried about the challenges ahead, separation from school and uncertainty of course ahead combine into complicated feelings.

        A wonderful phase in each one’s life, school stays within the heart forever. Be it any occasion or any location, be it any audience or any situation, mention about school memories brighten up the moment.  A topic close to all, school converts each person into a wonderful speaker, offering so many factors to talk about!

      From tears of nursery classes to excitement of primary grades, from friendship in secondary grades to seriousness of final year, school life shall follow me as a wonderful dream. Though I may conclude this series about school, I shall never be able to conclude my thoughts as we all hold an unlimited access pass to this land of happiness, joy, fun and memories!