

And, just like that, we’re expected to say goodbye,
To never look back, and move forward with our lives,
To take with us the lessons we learnt,
& leave behind the student status, to be an Alumni.
The things we wished to avoid are being missed today,
Wanting to attend the morning assembly is the thought of the day.
Rushing home excitedly as the bell rang was a constant for so long,
But, on the last day, that excitement and chaos was hard to be found.
We scribbled inside jokes and promises on other’s uniforms,
Wished that we would keep meeting, as we let go of the balloons,
But, the feeling had not sank in, that we’ll soon be searching for reasons to meet,
Seeing others everyday, would no longer be a norm.
Then there are faces, which would never be seen again,
14 years weren’t enough to be more than an acquaintance.
Even those would be missed, as there wouldn’t ever be the same crowd,
Among these hundred faces, the nursery seeds germinated into sprouts.
And, now we’re being carefully transplanted to a new nursery,
With our roots intact, and a soil to help us grow even faster.
Not saying that the school wasn’t fast,
With the blink of an eye, 14 years went past.
Left us with an infinite amount of memories to cherish,
& reasons to think about them, whenever our hearts feel heavy,
Because, here at Ahlcon, we’re Born to Fly.

Today is special for me, thus this poem. 2nd April, 2019, I sat for my last Class XIIth Board Examination. Today was the last day that I wear this uniform, a piece of cloth I have developed deep emotional bond to. It marks the end of my school days, and the beginning into the next phase of life. This change in life comes in everyone’s life, and Ahlcon made it more special for me by giving me so much throughout my time here.

I hope, that in future, I’m able to make my school proud by my deeds!
Made me miss my school days, haha! Great writing ^-^
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Thankyou! 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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How nostalgic and how loving!
The last line establishes it-
Because, here at Ahlcon, we’re Born to Fly.
And remember, we never forget our students!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you Mam! 😃
Will keep coming to meet! 🙂
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Aarnav, these lines could be used for any 12th std farewell function… every single kid will find a connection with these beautiful emotions!!
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I agree! Everyone has their own beautiful journey in these years.
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Awwwww this feels so nice. School encapsulates so much so many emotions. I’m really proud of how aptly you potrayed it all❤️
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Thankyouuu! Means a lot coming from you! ❤️
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Wow, this was so good. And emotional, I’m already tearing up. School is something that stays with us forever, and you have portrayed that really well 🙂
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Thanks a lot! ❤️
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Oh my Aarnav! Such a heartfelt post. A million feelings, a thousand thoughts, a hundred memories and one person is all I can associate with anyone. It’s only later we realise that everyone’s role was pivotal and that not a moment was spent in vain. Memories will stay forever and its something that cannot be stolen. 🙂
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I agree with every word you said. Thankyou! 🙂
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My pleasure always!
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