The third guy in the first row flinched at the gun shot. He knew it was coming. He knew that it comes this time of the year, for the last three years. Still he flinched. He missed the first note in the national anthem, as always. Lucky him everybody was busy waiting for the national flag to unfurl.
This was scene in my school this year at the independence day flag hoisting. The third guy in the first row used to me back then. As soon as teh guest unfurls the flag they give a 2 gun shot salute. After that we used to play the national anthem. But this year I did not flinch. :)
Met a couple of teachers. For a change somebody called me child. We all were addressed as children. 'come here children, how are you children' etc etc. A break from being called uncle.
Every year independnce day used to be this. Get up early. Go to school in white and white. Fight for the cap with the densest red feathers. A practice run for the march-past. We used to be followed by the scouts, then guides and lastly the NCC. A very beautiful march past from the NCC folks. Good news this time around, 3 guys from our school NCC got selected for the RD parade this year.
A very nostalgic ID i had. Going though the classes. Thats a topic for the next blog.
1 comment:
Going back to the school where you studied is always a great feeling, isn't it?
It must have been extra special for you it being I-Day...
Post a Comment