the walk through the forest,
the laughter and cries in the air,
the fear of wild animals coming in the way,
the gossip of the day that the girls regularly share.

the telephone ringing and the chaos at night,
the mothers and fathers waiting to talk to their children,
the matron's call for attendance and parcels,
the comforting smile of the head-mistress along with the love she lends.

the girls, united by the pain of homework, sit and chat,
the didi, everyone's best friend, sometimes joins as well,
some fall asleep and others stay awake but not till late,
for everyone despises the morning bell.