Damodar Uncle was a busy man- a rich, ambitious, talented man who was busy travelling the world and making millions of dollars.Everyone envied him- a palatial house,the best cars,a happy wife and kids and a stellar career.
His wife Savitri had just one complaint- spend time with me and the kids. But it was always about- this one deal that I need to clinch and then I will have more time on my hands. That day never came. The kids flew the nest and Savitri was busy tending to her little garden and potted plants- they were her only companion now as he got busier at work.
The day he decided to retire was the day she breathed her last. Today as he sits in her garden, the potted plants giving him company, he mourns those lost years, he does not have any memories of her or the kids. All he has are these plants which symbolise his wife and the time she spent with them. These days he refuses to leave the garden.
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The fallacies of a materialistic world. In the wild rush to earn moolah people forget to stop short and smell the flowers. Probably now is the time when Damodar Uncle will at least smell the flowers and rejoice in whatever little he has- a priceless gift his wife left him.
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True we often realise it too late in life- smell the flowers before they wither away
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This is such a beautiful post with a deep meaning. Enjoyed reading it.
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Thx so much for the kind words
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We have become so much money minded that we have forgotten the real meaning of life…. family…. society… friends….. this beautiful nature….. there is so much to enjoy….. very beautifully written….. Akshata……
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Thx so much Sudhir! That’s so true about life. We miss out on so much and when we think we have earned enough and can now live life, it’s too late
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I had read somewhere that we make money by spoiling our relations and health…. and then we spend that same money to get that back…… are we really intelligent specie……
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Too late do we realise the value of our loved ones. You can get another job but never the time lost in pursuit of a job
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The sad truth
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Such a sad story and unfortunately, happens to many families. There is certainly a lesson in your story. Great story!
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Such an eye-opener! Loved reading it.
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A poignant tale Aks, but true for many who keep pushing happiness away for materialistic benefits, very well written.
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Thx so much Dipika it’s sometimes really sad to see it
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Time is of essence and once lost cannot be gained back! Its very important that once in a while we stop chasing success and enjoy what we already have! Beautifully penned thoughts 🙂
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Very true Keerti we seldom realize what we miss and when we do it’s too late
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Sigh, the line which says the day of his retirement was the same when she breathed last. Goosebumps. Life and this journey where we are caught into rights and wrongs, our own perceptions and definitions and then regrets and loneliness. This made me emotional. 😦
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Yes life is tricky. We want so much but sometimes we don’t realise the price we pay maybe too heavy
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Sadly this story is so true of our contemporary times when we have started to becoming so lost in our work, in the money we earn, in the position we want and so on and so forth. We forget that work will always be there but our loved ones are there today and one day they won’t be there. What’s the use of that money or that deal or that position when we don’t have anyone to enjoy it with.
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True- it’s really tricky. We want to have the best of everything – money, fame, Health, love. But there is always a price to be paid
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Hmm, how can one have everything. How much is too much? I guess we need to live in the present , enjoy every moment as noone has seen tomorrow.
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There is no one answer! Sadly
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Fallacies of life!
Money and fame can never fetch the precious moments and life back.
Today’s life as is… so very well captured in your tale, Akshata!
-Anagha from Team MocktailMommies
http://mocktailmommies.blogspot.in/2017/09/after-relocating-to-country-sideour.html?m=1
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Thx so much Anagha! Heading over to read yours
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That is so sad. Unfortunately reminded me of my father’s demise. Well put!
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Ya it’s sad life is complex we want the best of everything but sometimes life takes us by surprise. Thx for reading lav
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How wonderfully you penned one of the many sad realities of our life. We run towards materialistic things and forget the reason for our happiness.
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True we need to keep reminding ourselves
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