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The Rebellion of '57

'''tis Power that rules men,not men-- When they but have misused That Power, to abduct their soul-- For It then stands abused.'' So at such time when Anguish With rage, had undone The bonds that with-held the blaze In hearts of everyone, To over-throw the unjust rule, There was an uprise; To win-over our Liberty, There was The Uprise...: A feeble Nation rose to fore, To fight the unjust Company, And India--She rose in uproar-- Indians rose to mutiny. With swords and shields, hearts of gold, A clan of Warriors rose, Against a mighty cannon-force, The Clan of Warriors rose. Here, wars were waged, There battles won, With valour-ridden thought; Then lives were lost in the field 'gainst the forces of distraught. The final picture was of Death-- Of the stabbed, the beaten and bruised, For against gun and mortar-bolt Sword and stick was used.....

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  1. Date: 1/4/2012 12:27:00 PM

    Congratulations on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best in the finals Akash. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 9/30/2011 10:30:00 PM

    Akash~Congratulations on your featured poem of the week... have yourself a wonderful weekend,..LINDA

  1. Date: 9/27/2011 2:48:00 PM

    Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week Akash. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 7/27/2011 9:00:00 AM

    May your inspiration be long lived and your life be filled with many wonderful years of writing and of sharing your excellent poetry. I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Akash. Love, Carol