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The Choices We Make

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It was just another day at work…meetings, mails and making notes from case files.

I was glad that the day was coming to an end. My daughter’s first piano recital was in the evening, at the auditorium. A proud moment for us.

The room’s silence was broken by the ringing of the phone.

It must be the wife, I thought, reminding about the timings.

I picked up the phone and listened, as the team-mate reported from the crime scene asking me to join him.

The change of plans disheartened me, momentarily, but as a Policeman, it’s service above self, always!

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Write Tribe Prompt

This is in response to WriteTribe prompt.

Photo Credit : MorgueFile

75 Responses

  1. Lovely write up! amazing creativity that too with a message.but then initially when i read the post was wondering when did shilpa have a daughter:)

  2. Interesting story you’ve woven around the picture. Am trying to figure out what my take should be.
    Liked your post. πŸ™‚

    1. Thanks Varsh! You did figure out your story… loved your take on the prompt! πŸ™‚
      Welcome to this space! πŸ™‚

  3. First of all let me congratulate you on your move. Great blog. Nice write up for this prompt…in service of others πŸ™‚

  4. Generally, in these positions, they have a lot of people and work in shifts. Of course, at times it becomes inevitable to work outside one’s shift. But having to choose between the above two situations is difficult and you have brought the dilemma very well.

    Destination Infinity

    1. It is not a rule but as you rightly mentioned, sometimes, you are not able to avoid such situations and the tilt is generally towards work… 😐

    1. While we try to strive that perfect work-life balance, it is tough to maintain that in some professions. Thanks S πŸ™‚

    1. Agree, juggling the demands of a career and personal life is not an easy feat especially in highly competitive and tough job scenarios!
      Thanks V, glad you liked my new home! πŸ™‚

    1. True… it is never perfect but is full of twists and turns…
      Welcome to this blog of mine, D πŸ™‚

  5. You have portrayed the strength of his character beautifully.You have conveyed so well that duty is our first option.Every other thing follows.

    1. True, the demands of the job can be stressful and challenging for the family as well! Thks Cynthia πŸ™‚

    1. True, while it is so noble and rewarding… but it does take a toll on the personal life for many!

  6. Service above self. Yes, that’s how often the life of servicemen is. Not that it’s appreciated enough by those who take them for granted.

    Nice piece, Shilpa.

  7. Poor guy! He’ll miss his daughter’s performance. But that’s life I suppose. Good one for the prompt. And I love your new page and its look πŸ™‚

  8. Wow and it sure does such a great side of affairs on the prompt. I could almost relate the picture to that of an on call policeman. What an innovative take on the theme πŸ™‚

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