The Railway Clerk

By Nissim Ezekiel

Everyday there is so much work
and I don’t get overtime.
My wife is always asking for more money…
My job is such, no one is giving bribe,…
I wish I was bird…
I am doing my duty,
but who is appreciating?
Nobody, I am telling you…
Once a week, I see film
and then I am happy, but not otherwise.
Also I have good friends,
that is only consolation.