School after the Monsoon

After a heavy rainfall,

I look out of the window,

and see the red building

with the green grills

There are colorful swings,

and little children having the time of their lives,

wearing the same uniform I do,

reflecting my past,

coming down the slippery slides,

going ‘round on the same Merry-Go-Round

that I once enjoyed

Thanks to the rain, the building looks fresh, as if it’s newly painted

It’s just the way it was

when i first saw it-

fourteen-ish years ago, during the nursery admissions.

I was three at the time,

too young to know what's right

Since the day I stepped foot here,

this building has felt like home.

So busy with life, I didn’t realize,

when and how

it became one.

Recently, I was at home for three strange weeks,

due to circumstances I couldn't have foreseen,

I had my schoolmates by my side,

yet I couldn't stay calm

until I returned to these corridors,

with these calming, red, brick walls.

Walking around in these corridors, calms my anxiety

Sitting in the Library, reminds me of Harry, Ron & Hermione

The boards in the classes, reflect positive vibes

The Basketball court seems like a big enough ground to the mind

I wouldn't hesitate to say,

it’s been a magical journey, just like that of Hogwarts

Five Days a week, for thirteen-and-a-half years!

Now, just half an year left

Soon, it'll be time to say farewell

to the family-like professors, and

the home-like castle.

I'll stay in touch with the teachers, thanks to Twitter.

I'll try my best to visit regularly,

but not coming here everyday

will be a major change!

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