The concert was finally over. Everything disappeared so fast. THe children went hoome with their parents. Teachers who have family commitments left soon after. I stayed back for some food and walked around school. Most corners and places in the school were dark as the cleaners and caretakers have switched off the lights and cleaned up the mess.
THe focus and appreciation of hard work was given to Shawn, the main coordinator. I slipped away quietly.
Emotions were mixed. I could feel that some of the Primary 6s were beginning to miss the school. I could see it from their faces. The sadness, the tears..... I cried too, for I knew that I would miss some of them. I know that they cannot bear to leave the school which has been their home or second home for the first six years of their education.
I wonder. If they would ever remember me, a teacher who has just joined and who is still trying to find ways to shape their thoughts and behaviour.
Very soon, things would go back to normal. As if the concert and tears did not take place at all. This is the harsh reality of life. We lose things that we cherish very quickly. Am I strong enough to manage this? I have no idea. After sleeping for one whole day to recuperate from the past one month of tiring rehearsals, things are simply beginning to settle down.
Again, I try to comfort and console myself that I am there to create memories for them. I should learn to manage my emotions.....
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