A Man Like This

A man like this,
Who sacrifices his entire life
for the betterment of our country
uniting whole nation.
Who reached his goal
digesting every tension.
India become independent
without any war,
without any aggression.
It is only possible due to such a great son
He is our ‘Bapuji’ , father of our nation.

A man like this 
Who spent his life
wearing a six feet ‘dhoti’,
eating food of a common man,
walking miles & miles by foot,
talking the secret of non-violence,
brought our independence
spending life in the prison,
defeated our enemy without any gun.
He is our ‘Bapuji’ , father of our nation.

A man like this,
Who was a man dressed god.
Didn’t need any post 
Even after our freedom.
 Still, we could not able to feel
the heart of a sacred idol.
Could not able to read
the message of a sacrosanct soul.
Who struggled entire life for our freedom,
he was  shot dead by a blind  Indian son ,
He is our  ‘Bapuji’ , father of our nation.
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This poem is written to commemorate our great freedom fighter & father of our nation ‘Mahatma Gandhi’.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A   Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 8:07 AM
Nice to read this poem honoring a man who put the world before himself. No other man can stand up like Gandhi. Luv. Linda
Parmale Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 11:46 PM
Beautiful tribute to the greatest human being,Manmanth...Thanks for sharing....It's great to see that people still remember and appreciate Bapu in this world engaged in a rat-race for money and fame....Manmath you always come with something special....7
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 8:05 PM
He is one of the most admirable men ever born. Only a few like him in every nation! Wonderful tribute.
Lindley Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 5:33 PM
TRULY WONDERFUL POEM ON ONE OF THE GREATEST PEACEFUL LEADERS OF MEN THIS WORLD HAS BEEN BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN! a7 AND A FAV FOR ME.
Dalei Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 6:22 PM
Thanks Robert.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 1:26 AM
A blessed soul who lives in our hearts Manmath. Your poem honors his sacrifices and achievements beautifully! ; ) 7
Dalei Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 1:49 AM
Thanks, Connie.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 2:18 PM
You do well to honour Such a man. Well expressed!
Dalei Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 5:08 PM
Thank u dear.
Andresen Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 2:16 PM
- One who is fighting for freedom, is a person who is admired and loved - Great written, Manmath - Best wishes for a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kannan Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 9:57 AM
A great tribute to our Bapuji... Well written.... Thanks for sharing this...
Dalei Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 10:38 AM
Thank u Supraja// Manmath//
DiMino Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 8:56 AM
Great tribute, to great "man dressed god". Can't really compliment this work of your enough. Outstanding writing!!
Dalei Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 8:59 AM
Thanks a lot, Joe.
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