Friday, December 9, 2011

THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE


Dedicated to all OBAeans and especially to the Super Cyclone Batch(1999-2006) of Sainik School Bhubaneswar


Every morning when into the room enters the Sun`s first Rays;
I remember my very own Sunshine Days,
The Place from whose experiences, my memories I spool;
My Alma mater, my very own Sainik School.

The place where I learnt of Friends and Foes;
The place where WE went through many Up`s and Lows,
The place which was always Lively, Full of Life and Fun;
It was always One for All and All for One.

The place where PT, Parade & Punishments were a Pleasure;
The bunks, orchard cashews & mangoes were part of a personal treasure,
The place where in sports and Gymnasium we found our leisure;
The place where morning work & guided study were done in minimal measure.

The place where we had someone to ask us to Get up, Dress Up and Move Out;
Yet we Required the School Captain`s whistle as the final grout,
The place where we had the Annapurna to serve us food, just like a mother;
The atmosphere of Brotherhood & camaraderie inside was Like no other.


The Place where Students worshiped their Teachers as their God;
The heads of the cadets always on their order did a affirmative Nod,
They were the ones who taught us and loved us without any Bondage;
and imbibed in us the virtues of service, Duty, Knowledge & Courage.

The place which has given to the nation not only many warriors & Martyrs;
But also able artists, businessmen, Doctors and engineers,
The place which transformed every small boy who in the beginning Fluttered;
Into a fearless Traveler who treads any path However Rugged.

Responsibilities will add up & Priorities will Change;
But these are the memories That will light me up even in my old Age,
Whenever I tell my story to my Grand kids and my Wife;
These days will definitely Feature as the BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE.