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LIFE TIME SAVINGS
LIFE TIME SAVINGS
Childhood innocence and ignorance,
Helped me annoint my Dad a King;
A Prince, I imagined myself; and by words,
I brought down everything under his domain!
Lest I forget the acts of boyhood;
That made me feel as if I could make no mistake!
What I said, I wanted others to accept implicitly,
Not knowing each one had a say!
Manhood made me lose my bachelorhood;
And be a dad to my only son;
Nevertheless, I lost all great imagination,
To keep my family on life’s wealth track!
Now: The older I grow, less confident I feel;
‘Am unable to compete; and feel so inferior!
As my financial support diminishes to naught,
I feel so lethargic and consider myself, a spent force!
Could I ever regain my lost confidence?
For my age is gone and patience running out!
Had I saved a little wealth, I would have had a social status;
But all that I’ve saved is not wealth; but good health and family!
A family that’s ready to share my ups and downs, till death!
Wife and son are your truest friends Mr Raj
This is one of your best contributions to postpoems.Wife and son are your truest friends Mr Raj--- so very true. Very nice poem !!! Not the "funky" type... a mature poem on Reflecting on Life's short journey.Looking at less fortunate people may make you feel better. Health and family are the greatest treasure.What no one can take away from you is your character and goodness which shows even when a person is ill-clad or ill-fed.
©bishu
bishu
Mr. Bishu,
You have proved yourself to be a genuine Indian character who values the family a lot. As any activity of an Indian revolves around the family and nothing else, we give the family the utmost importance! Thank you soooooooooooo much for your comment and great understanding.
Ben
Thanks Sir Ben
Thanks Sir Ben. Family is the Sun around which individuals revolve (in my view) Of course I am an Indian inside out & I'm proud of it.
©bishu