Salute Motherland

Motherland, whole existence l owe, Motherland, perpetually, I salute... As many times, I fell Mother Earth held me in embrace Pointed at horizon where sky meets earth Indicating that nothing is impossible Taught me to aim for Stars up in sky Said, that's only way to rise after each fall As many times, I tell Inspires many to take difficulties head on All answers are in Mother Earth It holds Trees, ocean, mountain all alike See how Earth takes abuse yet gives fruit Be like Earth, create your unique tale Motherland, with all reverence I bow, Motherland, perpetually, I prostate ... ----------------------------------------------------------------- © Hitendra Mehta