MANTHAN

Lockdown was implemented in the whole country to contain the spread of Covid 19. Our state or union territory is no different. But being the financial warrior, we had to be at the front fighting the deadly pandemic while serving our customer. We have also faced the brutality of this deadly pandemic with so many bankers losing life. Though every banker is cautiously treading through these difficult times, there were near miss incidents which every banker could have faced. Let me narrate an incident that happening during the lockdown which involved our own staff. It was Monday evening when I had just stepped into my room after day’s labour. I had just taken my evening bath when my phone started ringing. I was surprised to see a call from one of my lady colleagues because usually after the office time no calls take place. Within few minutes, another call came in and this time it was from my service manager. “Sir, Where are you?” He was quite subtle in his demeanour. With utter calmness,

The striking meadows of the valley So calm and filled with serenity Inviting me to be a part Although distant and apart   Where trees are filled with luscious cherry And butterfly making merry The apple orchards dazzling around Like the garden roses being surround   The aroma of the nature Letting you to forget the future Sipping the glass of wine On the banks of river Nile   Bordered by the lanky conical eucalyptus And the bustling pasture on us The herds of cattle Mumbling and murmuring in the space   With no pressure in my mind Sometimes sad but always kind Always dreamt of this life With no desire of any sort Truth being Completely different Life being tough and irrelevant But have this in my mind One day I shall be like this kind