it was the most happiest moment of my life as i took a few days off & visited coonoor a small hill station in niligiris ,as i walked up the slope and reached for my school gate i was overjoyed, not believing where i stood…..facing a huge iron gate with words STANES HIGHER SECONDARYSCHOOL ,COONOOR,
NILIGIRIS….on it.
as i walked in lot of sweet memories rolled back.the principal’s office,the assembly hall,the playgrounds,the library all seem to stand tall as before .as i walk into the teachers parlour i hope to find a known face which would recognise me and welcome me with a smile….but as i search for one i realise they are all gone ,retired & sweetly resting in their homes…..
as i strolled back with deep & heavy thoughts i bumped into my P.T master who recognised me at a glance …i was his favourite student athelete once …...he has gone older & his straight spine has given way to an hunch,but still iam glad to see the spark in his eyes …..it been my source of inspiration since my school days …for the old times sake i invited him for a coffee with me & the old man agreed .i also gifted him a shawl to keep him warm in winters.
as i walked back to my hotel room i was no more sad ,i was happy indeed i came across someone who knew me ,i have visited my school which is a reason fair enough to live life once more …i atleast visited the place again ….iam happy & nodoubt say that LIFE IS INDEED BEAUTIFUL.
