Student was I a time long ago,

Regret I for missing it now.

Grandeur were the days, fun were those,

Did not presage that these days would I miss.

Time which at was I an empty cup,

Ever ready for enlightening myself.

Miss I those friends who think not of

my race, my economy to be with me,

Good were them.

Miss I that time when capers were riantful but not hurtful.

Fun I miss along with altercates that I had.

I miss the time Education when was learnt and not bought,

When was it being instructed and not forced.

Miss the time when educators had mien of a sage.

Now I’m no more a student, nor I want to be.

Education we have today,

nothing but a heavy carriage of books,

nothing but a horde of parrots,

nothing but a nefarious curriculum.

Student was I a long time ago,

And now not regret I it anymore.

– $@$ Anand Shugor $@$