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Sunday 20 September 2015

Autobiograpy of a school

                                                      PHOTO PROMPT © David Stewart
I was inaugurated by the Governor  fifty years ago. I was decorated with garlands of yellow marigold flowers. There was enthusiasm in the air. Loud speakers were installed at all strategic points. I felt on top of the world. Scouts and girl guides were lined to welcome  the chief guest. 
                                       Ah! Today I am old and infirm. The seat of  learning has withered. Rain water  has collected in and  out of the building. Alas no one is interested in discipline in Education. The edifice which was once robust, is now crumbling.  It is a mirror of the state of affairs today.


Written for Friday Fictioneers  picture prompt.


16 comments:

  1. Dear Usha,

    I liked the line, 'The seat of learning has withered." Well said. Good one.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Thanks a lot,Rochelle for visiting and liking the post.

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  2. Your piece reflected so much that happens in todays society. Things take off with such enthusiasm but eventually those that made it happen can no longer muster the enthusiasm and it all goes to wrack and ruin.

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    1. Yes Irene, this the state of affairs every where. How sad!

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    1. Onkar we can only express anguish. We have no control on it

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  4. Sad how the school is crumbling and authorities neglecting an abode of wisdom. High time to improve our schools infrastructure.

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    1. Yes Vishal, infrastructure needs a radical change, but we are helpless. Wish that the authorites wake up from the slumber.

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  5. A sad indinctment of education today.

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  6. The sad state well expressed here. Good one.

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  7. There is a lot in these 100 words, said and unsaid. Who knows if the past was better, as it always seems when we get older. The word discipline made me wonder... and on the other hand, in the past, learning was a privilege, now, in many places it seems to be considered a waste of time. Good story.

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