SIESHS -1969 Batch.... there is NO Match!
01.08.2020
We are a bunch of young ones
In our 60s, I say
Wonder why we are still schoolkids?
I shall tell...it's this way....
We were in the school in Mumbai
We studied for eleven years
We gave our SSC Exam together
Wonder why we are still schoolkids?
I shall tell...it's this way....
We were in the school in Mumbai
We studied for eleven years
We gave our SSC Exam together
Then... put our life in gears
We split, we just lost touch
And there was no big group
A few still got connected
But this was no large troupe.
For 39 long years we were apart
The bonding factor was the school
That got focused, so soon after
We met in our dear School!
February 24, 2008
The very first.... nostalgic one
We split, we just lost touch
And there was no big group
A few still got connected
But this was no large troupe.
For 39 long years we were apart
The bonding factor was the school
That got focused, so soon after
We met in our dear School!
February 24, 2008
The very first.... nostalgic one
The day we had our debut meet
With endless smiles, hugs and fun
Mani, Shekar, Ravi alongwith
Mani, Shekar, Ravi alongwith
Vasantha, Bala n Santhanam
Had painstakingly planned the meet
To harness the energy n momentum
From then on, we all decided
To meet once every year
February or March, annually
And catch up with happy tears
Deciding an outing is no joke
Where n when, flight or road?
But we have meticulous planners
Whose mind is on an onward mode!
Every year we are anxious
To enroll, pay and participate
In traveling, singing, spending time
Being together, feeling great!
Now we all know each other
Our family has grown BIG
With our wives, hubbies included
We meet, eat, dance and gig
These meetings are a great help
To keep our minds young
We have energy, we are peppy
Not stagnant, stinking like any dung.
We know someone will lend a ear
When we feel really low
We just call and pour it out
Our minds take a new flow
We feel lighter, happier too
We have someone there
A good friend, a companion
With whom, our words, we share
Like music there are differences
Different ragas, different moods
But then there is a beautiful tune... AND
We thank God for this fortune.
Happy to be a part of SIES-1969 gang! :-)
- © Shanta Ramakrishnan, Bhandup, Mumbai, INDIA
01-08-2020
8 comments:
Wow ! This is such a beautifully penned poem ! There is so much happiness,fun & positivity in every line ! Each one of you, so young at heart, only bring age as a wonderful twist to share your priceless experiences ! As I smile while I read this, I wish each of you all the best ! Love and hugs !!
Thanks so much for your comments Priya. The feelings I have expressed here is from each of my batchmates. In the last few years, we have all bonded so well and learnt from each other. Our minds are active and happy, thanks to the positivity coming out of this vibrant group. Thanks to God for this!😀
Shanta,
That was really beautiful, straight from your heart, echoing all our feelings.
Thanks again. We are blessed to be part of the 1969 SIES batch.
Hi Shanta,
Beautiful poem expressing your thoughts, experiences and the feelings of joy and oneness with SIES 1969 batch! The group seniors with young hearts!
Look forward to read more from your end!
Happy penning down your thoughts!
MV Mohan
Excellent poem aptly explaining the bond between the batchmates. Enjoyed reading every word!
I like the rhyming of Santhanam and momentum :)
Proud of you and the 1969 batch. You all are an inspiration!
Fantastic Poem, sums up the last 50 years. Way to go SIES1969ers
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