Times have changed now.
I, the black insipid garbage bag lay
in the corner of the dingy utility
sloppy, with no body to care for me
I was a lonely soul, carrying the burden of
all the trash piling up on my shoulders,
unceremoniously, thrown into a huge dump.
But times have changed now.
The lock down has sure changed people.
Suddenly my mistress
seems to be interested in me.
She takes special care to dress up,
with matching accessories,
picks me up tenderly,
steps out to drop me
with a beautiful smile.
Ah….these are the best days of my life.
Times sure have changed now!!
A few days back got this image as an Whatsapp forward. Just penned down a different take on it. Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Stay safe!
radhikasreflection 
Times change, perspectives change. Well put up 👍
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Very true! Thanks Deepika 🙂
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Self help!! 😀
Good one, Radhika!
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Thanks Indira
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So true with time how thoughts all change. I always fall in more love with your posts when I read them Radhika.
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Thanks so much Tanvir. Your comment has brought a smile to my face 😊😇
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My pleasure dear
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Hahaha so cute and yes the garbage bag and cleanliness has taken an upper hand today. Even the BMC are coming and being hygienic in every ward by spraying disinfectants. Nice poem, Radhika.
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Thanks Kamal. A little humour to cheer up the monotony I thought 😊
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Welcome Radhika and yes I completely agree with you. I receive so many jokes on whats app they are all so hilarious and n to read when we are going through these tough times. Radhika I have sent you a great review about your awesome poetry book do have a look.
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I guess it takes a couple of days for the review to appear on the page. But, thanks a ton Kamal. Will look out for it again soon 🙏
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I don’t know that because I already received it on my Amazon Kindle page saying that you have commented on Radhika’s Poetry book. You are welcome always dear. Stay safe.
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Ok. I checked on the net. It says the review to appear typically take 48 to 72 hours Kamal.
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K dear Radhika. Stay safe.
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Well written
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Thank you Athira
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You’re welcome
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Times have definitely changed. Loved your take on the picture. Hope you and your family and safe and well. Stay safe. Take care.
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Thanks Shweta. All well here. You too stay safe dear ♥️
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You too, dear. Thank you.
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haha..times have sure changed now..every excuse to step outside the house is met with unprecedented excitement, even though its garbage disposal.
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Can’t agree more Megha. Life never ceases to surprise us, isn’t it?
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Oh yes indeed
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Hahaha Radhika! Just a couple of days back I was talking to a friend who said her kids fight over who would take the garbage out as it means getting out of home! How times change perspective! Nice one. 👍🏼😄
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I know…..I am sure earlier the same kids would have found excuses for not doing it.
Thanks Punam. 🙂
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Absolutely! You are so welcome, dear. 😊
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Absolutely, the time has changed, Love your take on the pic. Well penned!
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Many thanks Pooja!
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Brought a much needed smile, Radhika!!! 🙂 Hope all well.
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Thanks Vidur. All well. Hearing strong rumours of an extension of the lockdown.
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Hahaha.. Loved it.. Thanks dear.. 😄👍🏼😊😇👌🏼💕
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Thanks Debbie ❤️😊
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😇😇
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Many thanks 🙂🙏
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Ha ha ha…good one. A nice refreshing take on the grim situation, R!
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Thanks N
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Hi Radhika,
Honestly Radhika, your blog would have brought out the typically toothless smile, and the naughty twinkle in the eyes of the great Mahatma Gandhi if he were to read it.
Apart from the humor, I see a depth of wisdom in your writing.
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Very creative!
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Thanks Parikhit!
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Very cool 🙂
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Thanks Tiffany
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That’s how we can see positive in every situation. well written, Radhika! 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Some deep thought has gone into penning this. It is evident.
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Aww! Good one!
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This was so simple yet striking!!! This is power of writing.
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Thank you so much!
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Your posts are very inspiring Radhika! I am a new blogger myself. Trying to start out and give my contribution to this community. Need support of amazing bloggers like yourself! Here’s hoping to write good content one day! 🙂
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Thanks a lot my friend
Welcome to the blogosphere 😊 Wish you all the success. May your writings inspire the world 👍🏻💕
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Thanks a lot Radhika! Means a lot to me😊😊
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Hahaha apt poem for this time!! 🤗
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😊😊
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Love your take on these changing times
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Thanks Drew 🙂
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Time has definitely changed. Those who thought that they can’t survive without house helpers and swiggy food, are still alive!!
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Exactly Deeksha. Earlier if my maid took off for 5-6 days at a stretch, I would be fuming. Now everything seems to have fallen into place without any problem.
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Ditto, same here!!
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