Today was another day of goodbyes. I've said goodbyes to so many people that now I find saying goodbye just another part of life. But I wonder why it gets harder every time. Maybe today's graduates were just one of my favorite classes. Maybe I learnt over the years that I miss people after goodbyes. But... Maybe... just maybe it was so hard to say goodbye today because I knew each one of them personally.
I was late for the graduation ceremony due to my SAT subject exams. As soon as the exams were over, I headed towards the gym where the soon-to-be graduates were seated, listening to Valedictorian's speech. Each one of them looked so smart, clothed in manly suits and sarees of beautiful colors. Looking at them altogether as one group, I realized that I was going to miss this bunch a lot. Priyankar, as a Valedictorian, said in his speech that life is all about beginning and end. I couldn't think of any way to deny that as a fact. Beginning and end.. The Class of 2012 is now done with high school and will soon experience the adventures of College life. Some of those graduates told me that they're going through a mix of feelings.. sadness, happiness, excitement... Seeing them throw the programme papers into the air with the roar of their class name, I thought, "yeah.. they're leaving... And I'm going to be in that place in a year."
Coming down the ramp was the hardest part as always. Saying goodbye to each one of them.. I walked slowly in the crowd and watched some of them cry, some of them hug their beloveds, and some of them smile, showing that they are ready to carry on with their lives. Half way through, I was completely fine. But slowly, when I could see the end of the ramp, my eyes started watering. The end was drawing near. My last chance to say goodbyes to them would end when the ramp gets over, and they would leave this place to join bigger rivers and ocean. When I saw my music buddies, I could feel tears rolling down my cheeks. This class had so many talent musicians with whom I played instruments together and enjoyed music, discussing the fun in the pieces. I know that I will miss all of that a lot.
When I was busy crying, a random kid came upto me. He stared at me giving weird faces. "Are you even part of 12th grade?" He asked. Unable to stop crying, I shook my head sideways as to respond to his question. "Then, why are you crying?" he questioned in such a tone that I laughed. "I don't know" I replied with tears still rolling down my cheeks but with a smile on my face. I'm sure I would have looked like a retard laughing and crying at the same time. But thanks to that kid (though he didn't really intend to help me), I felt much better.
People will leave, but I'll encounter new people like this kid. I do not know his name, and I will probably not see him again because he must have one of the graduates' relatives. However, I won't be able to forget the comfort I got from that kid. He made me laugh, and my heart felt much lighter.
And.. I won't be able to forget the fun, laughter, happiness, and friendship I shared with each one of you, Class of 2012. Will miss you loads. No matter what, I will cherish the memories with you. And sometime in life, I'll be ready to meet you as a better person.
But for now.. Goodbye Sapere Aude.. :)
I was late for the graduation ceremony due to my SAT subject exams. As soon as the exams were over, I headed towards the gym where the soon-to-be graduates were seated, listening to Valedictorian's speech. Each one of them looked so smart, clothed in manly suits and sarees of beautiful colors. Looking at them altogether as one group, I realized that I was going to miss this bunch a lot. Priyankar, as a Valedictorian, said in his speech that life is all about beginning and end. I couldn't think of any way to deny that as a fact. Beginning and end.. The Class of 2012 is now done with high school and will soon experience the adventures of College life. Some of those graduates told me that they're going through a mix of feelings.. sadness, happiness, excitement... Seeing them throw the programme papers into the air with the roar of their class name, I thought, "yeah.. they're leaving... And I'm going to be in that place in a year."
Coming down the ramp was the hardest part as always. Saying goodbye to each one of them.. I walked slowly in the crowd and watched some of them cry, some of them hug their beloveds, and some of them smile, showing that they are ready to carry on with their lives. Half way through, I was completely fine. But slowly, when I could see the end of the ramp, my eyes started watering. The end was drawing near. My last chance to say goodbyes to them would end when the ramp gets over, and they would leave this place to join bigger rivers and ocean. When I saw my music buddies, I could feel tears rolling down my cheeks. This class had so many talent musicians with whom I played instruments together and enjoyed music, discussing the fun in the pieces. I know that I will miss all of that a lot.
When I was busy crying, a random kid came upto me. He stared at me giving weird faces. "Are you even part of 12th grade?" He asked. Unable to stop crying, I shook my head sideways as to respond to his question. "Then, why are you crying?" he questioned in such a tone that I laughed. "I don't know" I replied with tears still rolling down my cheeks but with a smile on my face. I'm sure I would have looked like a retard laughing and crying at the same time. But thanks to that kid (though he didn't really intend to help me), I felt much better.
People will leave, but I'll encounter new people like this kid. I do not know his name, and I will probably not see him again because he must have one of the graduates' relatives. However, I won't be able to forget the comfort I got from that kid. He made me laugh, and my heart felt much lighter.
And.. I won't be able to forget the fun, laughter, happiness, and friendship I shared with each one of you, Class of 2012. Will miss you loads. No matter what, I will cherish the memories with you. And sometime in life, I'll be ready to meet you as a better person.
But for now.. Goodbye Sapere Aude.. :)
