Before twenty five
Life was a fun ride
Full of high-fives
All Silver and White
Friends around all the time
Like the never ending sound of chimes
One to ten was closely monitored
For all round development.
Eleven onwards the ride was somewhat independent
From thirteen to sixteen
was very carefully seen,
On the way had class ten
Which was no less than surpassing a den.
Now was the time to step out of the formal system
as Seventeen gave a chance to acquire some wisdom.
Now there was so much to be learnt, out of the books
But with a different outlook.
Foundations had been built strong
So as to not, anyway go wrong
now was the time to sketch the design
and not be standing behind in the line.
Determination equipped with hardwork and might,
supported by crazy days and sleepless nights
Led to the apex,
bearing fruits of success.
By now it was Twenty - two,
but still there was so much to do.
The most awaited stage of social prejudice was here
with aunty ji asking my number of years.
Somehow, managed to survive two more
Till the time it was Twenty four.
Though they were the most memorable ones,
full of real life wisdom and lessons.
Everything became clear,
But now the end was near.
It was time to turn silver
Bid goodbye to all familiar.
Those lessons and wisdom earned
are a treasure captured for lifetime,
No one can take away even a dime.
Whatever is now ,
Whatever was then
is part of the book of life,
Whether dull or bright
Everything before twenty five
was *Silver and White*
as seen from my eyes.
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