I have spent over five years in a boarding school in Dehradun – Raja Rammohan Roy Academy – which I fondly called my second home during my stay there. It was, in literal sense, a home away from home.
From getting up early in the morning to going to sleep early in the night (yes, this was a norm), from having our breakfasts together to sneakily cooking Maggi in the night – my friends and I have been through every ups and downs of a daily life. The bonds that we made, the chemistry that we shared, the friendships that we have maintained is second to none.
Here, in this short series, I present to you a few of my experiences, which I am sure a lot of the people who have lived in boarding schools or away from home for a period of time. For those who haven’t, this comes to you as a slice of a boarder’s life!
#School
The bell rang,
Happiness kickd in,
Home was the nxt stop,
Friends were to b separated,
A pair of eyes gleamed in delight,
Hoping & wishing with a smile so bright,
After surviving for an entire tumultuous day,
Finally, the two were to be on their own melodious way!
#Punished
The bell rang,
Everybody stood up,
An announcement made,
Something profoundly stupid,
With no logic, respite and mercy,
Fate sealed – another troublesome saga,
A chilly night, a stubborn batch & the drama,
All of it – the entire drama – played out in pretence, every year!
#Dream
The bell rang,
Excitement in the air,
Teams were battle-ready,
There was lot of pride at stake,
With faith & fierceness in the eyes,
Everyone hopeful; a glance to the skies,
A lot of it was coming back; it felt so majestic,
A whistle blew.. the alarm rang; the golden days had just flashed by!
For someone who has lived a majority of his schooling life in a boarding school, I am sure you’ll be able to relate. Or, if you happen to be in the same school as I was in, I’d request your feedback! Do share your experiences and suggestions in the comments below; I’d be eager to read your memories.