Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Retirement Blues !


More than a month into retirement  and I know not what to do now, with my physique  and mental faculties  all in tact. The philosopher in me prompts me to liken this phase to the  last Act of a drama ,which may  end soon or   stretch itself   even to 20-25 years. But last Act it is. It seems  thirty five years  of service have come to  naught  with no achievement to count or laurels to rest upon. Only I have been able to earn  sufficient  pension to  take care of my  financial needs . The words of the shayar  Akbar Allahabadi ring so true :
Kya kahen ahbaab  kya kar-e- numaya kar gaye
BA  padhe , naukar bane, pension mili  aur mar gaye !

Any suggestions please !

3 comments:

  1. Thanks, Ashwini, no doubt, I am more than satisfied the way I have conducted myself in public life!

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  2. "BA padhe , naukar bane, pension mili aur mar gaye"....this is what happens with most of aam hindustani here.....but in a way its good that you completed your service period peacefully....
    wish you happy n healthy retired life ahead...:)

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