As I walked those gates

I remember my first day in school,
As I walked Those gates
I took a deep breath as I walked in

Thought of the seeds I’ll plant and nurture
That will take roots and grow
That will branch and spread
That will bloom into fruition

I took a deep breath
As I walked the corridors
Stood the centre patch of green

Thought of my children
All moving like bees with a purpose
All sprightly, happy, full of life
All chirpy like the birds
Eager to share and be there

I took a deep breath
As I stepped into the classroom

Thought of the ideas that will be born
That will be shared
That will be created
That will be shaped and moulded

I took a deep breath
As I looked all around
Every corner every tree

Thought of all We’ll do
the plants we’ll plant
sing and dance,
draw and paint,
sculpt and create
act and be the part,
read and go places

Thought of all we’ll learn and experience,
To observe and infer,
To play and win,
To clean and tidy,
To share and care
To love and respect all,

Just,….
Brought back memories of my first day in school
As a child………………
The Difference each teacher made
It made a Difference
I knew It will make a Difference

That I will make The Difference

Tears rolled the cheek, mingled with the rain
It was the Best Tears of Happiness
That streaked down my cheeks in years…

- Jaishree ( 5th April ’08)