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First Day of Lockdown

First day of lockdown I was enjoying everything Had a healthy breakfast after that Watched tv ,played on line chess Had a good nap to complete relax. About 11 o clock i left the bed Put on slippers and stepped forward to door Opened it lazily Shocked by calmness of city What happened today here But recalled soon, 'today is lockdown,' I shut the door hurriedly. Came into the bedroom Again held the remote and searched channels But regret there was nothing which can make me busy So i tried on line chess but got defeat Nothing was going right way I watched the time it was 12'o clock. It is very difficult to kill the time When you had nothing to do. Nervously I put on sleepers and Again stepped forward not to door but window I peeped through slightly opened wooden pane But shocked again to see all blank. As loser i returned back. I made my mind to fight lockdown as brave man And planned to spent 7 more hours before dinner . I moved slowly and silently to kitchen first time Where my better half was making lunch. 'Do you want any help ' i said 'Are you fine dear ' she asked Yes, I am fine, replied me I need some work to help you What can i do for you, I asked Whatever you liked dear , she smiled I searched here and there in kitchen Suddenly I saw onions and knife there Dear, can i cut onion ? Ok ,but take care,she said As i cut first slice of onion There were tears in both's eyes For both reasons pleasure and sorrows. An old saying, 'trouble never comes alone ' I realised hard truth that day I had cut both onion and index finger It was bleeding fast 'Bring cotton and dettol' ,i screamed She brought only cotton with delay 'Where is dettol?' I asked It was emptied last week. Go and bring from medical store, i ordered 'Today is lockdown', she said Is medical store closed too? I asked 'Yes ,it is Janta lockdown All is closed by will' ,she said 'You are lazy and careless,' i started the quarrel This was the first remark that i had made After that there was hot exchanges of words I stepped toward gate Opened it and closed at once angrily. Sometimes later i ringed to pizza cafe They replied in very sweet tune,sorry sir I again ringed to tiffin centre to dinner The answer as expected, sorry sir I looked helplessly toward her But she was hurt badly Thus i spent first day of lockdown Without lunch and dinner. Stay Home Stay Safe In Corona Crisis

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Date: 4/25/2020 12:47:00 AM
Sorry about the cut finger, I do it often. Harsh words do hurt and cannot be taken back. We are lucky here, we do have some business open for our needs. But they all are respecting the social distancing and the wearing of gloves and masked.
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Arjun Jangid
Date: 4/25/2020 1:25:00 AM
Heartily thanks Eve Roper for your kind words and suggestions. Harsh words can not be taken back, in this line i felt your beauty . I wish God bless you all happiness very soon. Have a pleasant day Mam
Date: 4/25/2020 12:43:00 AM
Tensions run high during this lockdown and we need to be kind and considerate of our mates. I have plenty to keep me busy and enjoy reading poetry and books or watching t.v. when not cleaning or cooking. Keep safe. I hope your finger is healing and you made up with your wife. xxoo
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Date: 4/21/2020 8:45:00 PM
Bhai ARJUN, Namasthe. U had a good instinct, to help the Mrs. It is difficult for men to be "sensitive & fair" to their wives. At least I used to blame her to relieve my own stress! Glad U did NOT "kill time" or anybody, only knifed the onions & index finger. Is the index finger that points & accuses? Pretend it is early retirement & enjoy playing Indian music BOTH U & Mrs. can enjoy, especially from Haathi Mere Saathi, Dosti, and YADON KI BHARAATH. Om, shalom, shanthi OM (repeat mantra)
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Arjun Jangid
Date: 4/21/2020 11:55:00 PM
Namaste Bhai How r u ? We will watch the suggested movies. But 21days lockdown makes nervous so i tried different task to feel good at home. 1st day in kitchen 2nd day on washbasin and so on.

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