a banking poem
I have stopped
lending my heart,
I get back
neither heart nor love,
it becomes a NPA
non performing asset*
that gives me heartburn,
and selective amnesia
to the borrower…
*P.S.
A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan for which the principal and interest remain overdue for a period of 90 days. Here I have taken heart as principal and love as interest.
–Kaushal Kishore
image: pixabay
Kaushal Kishore 
Great composition from the Banker mentioning Heart n Love beautifully ๐
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Thank you, VM for your kind appreciation. It means a lot ๐
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and diabetic and sugar also ..ha ha ha .
Excellent composition sir..
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So true. Thank you Verma ji for your appreciation !
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where is that photo from, Kaushal? it looks like some sort of Jewish memorial…
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I appreciate your keen observation, David. You’re right, it’s a photo from Holocaust Memorial inย Berlin to the Jewish ย victims of the Holocaust. The Star of David is also visible in the photo.
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did you take this photo? ๐
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No, I have taken it from pixabay. I have therefore given credit to them in my post.
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oops – missed that!
so how did you select the photo for this particular poem?
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It’s not scientific. I searched for photos showing pensive mood. I selected one that has not been used much.
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I’m biased, but I like it ๐
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As I am not an expert on banking and its terms, and your ability, Kaushal, to turn banking into
an interesting poem is amazing, to say the least!
You, no doubt, remember that I have said once – you could write poems based on the telephone directory, and still make it interesting!
Thank you!
Joanna
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Hahaha, yes, I remember, Joanna. But I believe, beauty lies in the eyes of beholder and your appreciation means a lot to me, always. Thank you so much.
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You are more than welcome!
Joanna
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Sir once heart acquired nobody returns, it’s a one way deal, (my take)๐โคand I must say we can bank upon your poetry for relaxing our otherwise tired minds๐๐
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My God, you seem to be more wilful defaulter than Nirav Modi. ๐๐๐ค Anyway I’m happy that you bank upon my poetry at least. Thanks a lot ๐๐
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Haha ๐๐
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I love the way you constructed this poem turning banking terms into a story about broken love.
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I’m really happy that you liked the construction. It means a lot. Thanks a lot ๐
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Original poem! โฃ๏ธ
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So happy to hear that. Thank you ๐๐
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So unique, KK. Love this.๐
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Thank you, Grace for your appreciation ๐๐
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Always a pleasure.๐
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เคฏเคน
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เคนเคพเค
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Haha
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เคงเคจเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคฆ
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Haha. Cute poem, KK.
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Glad you liked it, Shobana. Thank you ๐
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Bahut barhiya ๐๐
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เคฌเคนเฅเคค เคฌเคนเฅเคค เคงเคจเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคฆ เคเคชเคเฅ ๐๐
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Magnificent verse, my friend. โค๏ธ๐น
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Thank you, Jeff for your kind words ๐๐
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Youโre welcome, KK. Always my pleasure. ๐น๐ปโบ๏ธ
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Haha, you are absolutely right. No need to lend heart to anyone as it’s NPA not just for 90 days but for whole life. And plus the pain which always remains there after that. ๐๐
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I agree lending business is not advisable, particularly when heart is involved. Thank you for your interesting comment ๐๐๐ค
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Haha ๐๐
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Unique poem from a banker.
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Hahaha, thank you ๐
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I believe bankers also have a heart like any other human being. ๐๐๐
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True.
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Yes, they do. Hence, this poem๐๐ค
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Painful, true and lovely.
Gwen.
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Thank you so much, Gwen !!
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Great metaphor and I understand the sentiment Kaushal…but:) but….:) maybe try sharing it with no expectations..I am just a hopeless romantic…true, love can be bad business but ahh it’s love:) As always, a great thought to think about …I love how you do that
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‘Stop lending’ means exactly the same as you say, ‘accept or share without expectations.’ I truly loved your reflections, and I resonate. Thank you, Karima for your appreciation that means a lot ๐๐๐๐
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Hope to have exceptional service for your friends!
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Hahaha, may be!!
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