Best Indira Gandhi Poems
The decade
that saw
end of cold war
fall of Berlin Wall.
In Asia
Tianamen Square
student bloodbath,
democracy restored
in Philippines with 'People Power Revolution'..
first big shock of my life--
Indira assassinated.
In sports
'Hand of God' goal by Maradona,
Michael Jackson--his Moonwalk dance,
Stevie Wonder--"I just called to.........."
enjoyed"Rain Man","Driving Miss Daisy".
And in my life
first love,broken heart,
fragmented pieces
still stitching..........
#Indira Gandhi,the Prime Minister of India was gunned down in 1984.
© 2011 kashinath karmakar (7th May 2011)
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Placement: 7th; (May 2011)
Contest:Magic Of Decade's Mood
Sponsor:Nette Onclaud
ALOHA to my friends in INDIA, I hope this message is received with the understanding that recent interactions have vastly expounded because many have participated with my sponsored contest and as such, there is a cause that the synergies, on the most part, is protonic. Those I've been communicating, for various reasons, all pertaining to poetrysoup.com, have represented the people of INDIA, in the greatest measure to overflowing. The women are pretty due to the extension of their beautiful souls, the men ingratiate their resolve with such a passionate outcome that they give rise of what makes "INDIA is great...", and due to witnessed efforts, they have added the words, "INDIA is great...and is greater!" And for your charming children, delight your shoulders, enchantingly. I wish only to meet as many Indians as possible, but alas, I have but one life. I had the privilege to shake one Indian hand, and that was with Madame Indira Gandhi, for she had brought an elephant from India to grace our zoo here in the islands, some many years ago--of course. Yes, Hawaii is beautiful I suppose, but in a way, the islanders do not exist, for it has mountain ranges for hearts to climb, flowery valleys for romance to blossom, sparkling rivers to mirror your charms, beaches with surging waters that tantalize souls it embraces, yet, you will never see me or my fellow islanders, for we have faded and became part of its scene, with the sole purpose to sustain our gracious place in a way that it was designed, just to attract beautiful people to feel our spirit's that are now part of its landscape, welcoming them with Aloha, to our souls within our shores.
Aloha INDIA
2019 September 15
History books are filled with men’s escapades
Are women’s accomplishments seen as charades?
Joan of Arc had visions of saints leading her
to save France from Britain’s tyrannical cur.
Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat --
defending rights, she’d not succumb to defeat
Mary Magdalene had historians confused;
she watched Christ die, though apostles refused.
Eleanor Roosevelt was the eyes and ears
of FDR; she stood behind him through the years.
Marie Curie, first female to win the Nobel Prize,
joined her husband in efforts to save human lives.
Indira Gandhi ruled India two decades --
first woman leader killed when the Sikhs did invade.
Princess Di’s royal wedding seemed filled with joy.
Her death: an accident or a royal ploy?
But it’s Mary Shelley who seems most ignored.
Men said Percy wrote “Frankenstein”; Mary they abhorred.
Mother Theresa spent years serving the poor.
Sainthood come fast, by many she was adored.
These women claim their rightful place in history;
why others were ignored seems a mystery.
Women fought successfully for the right to vote.
Countless mothers to children their lives they devote.
Eve bit the apple, but all women bear the stain
of being weak, frail -- a concept I disdain.
*Entry for the “Tell Us of Women” contest
He was not more than twelve and I was just ten,
When in 1984, ‘they’ assassinated the PM in her den.
It was at her residence that the clay was kept.
Thousands of people reached to pay her last respect.
And we were one of them, daddy and the kids.
He was confused and afraid but for us it was the ultimate fun.
Suddenly the mob turned furious and went out of control
Nobody could help, not even those who were on patrol.
Carelessly people pushed and elbowed one another
Nobody thought for anyone, no one cared.
At that moment, two little arms surrounded me
And fought for my freedom,
I saw how he made space for me - my big brother.
Though he was crushed himself but helped me settle.
There in that dreadful situation he treated me like a petal.
It was when I was ten and he, not more than twelve.
Date: 05/01/2016
The violence in Delhi was triggered by the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the 4th Prime Minister of India .
I
Long we lift our praises for the women
Who have shaped the world we live in,
Marching in solidarity to gain their rights
Always keeping freedom in their sights,
Amazingly, they are never willing to give in
With fortitude and stamina, they persist
Until the task is completed, they travail,
They are to us God’s extraordinary gift
When given a voice, they do not fail
Long we lift our praises for these women.
II
Jane Addams and Susan B. Anthony
Fought tirelessly for women’s rights,
Always keeping integrity in their sights
They brought about monumental change
Without regard for fame or money,
Long we lift our praises for these women.
III
Golda Meir and Indira Gandhi were leaders
Who guided their nations successfully,
Showing considerable abilities in government
Never faltering to lead purposefully.
Let us never forget the brave ones, dear readers,
Long we lift our praises for these women.
IV
But, we do not forget our wives and mothers
Who go about shaping our lives each day
So many toiling tirelessly, without any pay
And giving us their all, they deserve our best,
Fealty and love, honor, and respect
While they are with us and long after they are gone
Long we lift our praises for these women!
FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written March 22, 2022
Celebrating "International Women's Month"
For "Tribute to Women" poetry contest
Sponsored by Beata Agustin
I am a girl whom everyone think low,
But oh no, oh no I am not low.
I too can do everything like boys,
From reading and writing to making noise.
I can become a great dancer and do ooh la la,
I can be an astronaut just like Kalpana Chawla!
Doesn’t matter whether I speak Bengali or Hindi,
I can become a famous prime minister like Indira Gandhi.
Equality between boys and girls is the biggest matter,
You don’t have any right to make our dreams shatter!
Grown-ups, please treat us equal,
When given a chance, we can do things wonderful and unusual.
Yesterday’s ours only to muse
On, the morrow, to win or lose.
To those not knowing this,
Time gives a passing kiss--
O it pays well today to choose.
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Happenings |14.02.2025| political, pride
Note: AAP party’s chief ruled Delhi for ten long years with a strong majority only to be undone in recent elections. Reason? Hubris. He failed to learn this truth from not-so-old history: Sheela Diksheet and Indira Gandhi of Congress, even war hero Churchill, and many, this ditty seems to say.
She knows when to say yes and when to say no
She gives you so much, you keep asking for more
She manages her own home, kids and money
Straight talk, her words are not dripped with honey
She knows when you lie and looks you in the eye
Nothing misses her sight not even a fly
She can bulldoze her way into anything complicating
Before you know it she’s got everyone clapping
She will sacrifice her life if she believes it’s worth the cause
When she puts her mind to something there is no press for pause
And so we have, Indira Gandhi, Indra Nooyi and Sudha Murthy
Michelle Obama, Angela Merkel and Jacinda Arden
All these lovely ladies who need a good applause and garland
Comrades, feminine energy is not a sudden outcome, It originated from the past to the present world order, The women are the preachers of the deaf and the dumb, Mercy,love, patience and intuition are creations of that performer. During a fierce battle,Kaikeyi saved Dasharath's life, Lord Krishna accompanied by Sathyabama defeated the demon, The feminine energy of Savithri rescued Satyavan's life , Kannagi ,an epic heroine sought justice for a real reason. Manimekalai rejected the romance of life to become a nun , Tamil culture was shaped by Avvaiyar, the great Tamil poet, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to the poor sick and dying ones, Helen Keller,a feminist used Braille system and its kit. Kalpana inspired millions of girls to pursue careers in aerospace, Marie Curie was the only woman to win in two scientific fields, No wonder Indira Gandhi was the iron lady with a strong base, World remembered Diana who worked for sick people as a shield. Our people could understand anything through reason and evidence, No human being in the world is a supernatural power, We follow in the footsteps of feminists as an act of reverence, Masculine energy protect us but feminine energy heals us like a flower.