It's the end of a major phase of life. I spent 14 years of my life in St.Thomas, through ups and downs and some flats as well and it's all over in the blink of an eye. School was something I always took for granted. I'm sure everyone would do the same, if they spent 14 years in the same institution, literally growing up all the way, from a 3 year old confused toddler to a 17 year old confused young adult.
The campus was home and every nook and corner of it was our own- from the canteen to the stadium, the banyan trees and the bus bay. We took refuge in those wide pathways, underneath the trees and class rooms. We shared so many emotions, laughed and cried our hearts out and called the place nothing less than home.
And then.Its all over.We've finished school and we're outsiders all of a sudden. We're not allowed to walk in the campus, our each move is questioned, requires prior permission. Like suspects of crime, we are scrutinised each time we enter the campus.And we realise how naive we were when we thought that this place would always have remained home- loving and welcoming. How naive to think that the world would freeze these moments for us and time would cuddle us forever. How naive to think that these were all ours to cherish.
To be treated outsiders in your own home-a feeling unparalleled.
The campus was home and every nook and corner of it was our own- from the canteen to the stadium, the banyan trees and the bus bay. We took refuge in those wide pathways, underneath the trees and class rooms. We shared so many emotions, laughed and cried our hearts out and called the place nothing less than home.
And then.Its all over.We've finished school and we're outsiders all of a sudden. We're not allowed to walk in the campus, our each move is questioned, requires prior permission. Like suspects of crime, we are scrutinised each time we enter the campus.And we realise how naive we were when we thought that this place would always have remained home- loving and welcoming. How naive to think that the world would freeze these moments for us and time would cuddle us forever. How naive to think that these were all ours to cherish.
To be treated outsiders in your own home-a feeling unparalleled.
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