A Small Step a Massive Change
Filth, dirt, odour and smell
I see garbage piled up everywhere
Who will step forward? Who will care?
Is our work just to stare?
We say we love our country
And we can sacrifice anything for it
But nobody realizes a simple thing
That we harm ourselves with our wrong deeds
‘Do not spit here’
Throwing garbage is prohibited in this area
Who follows these common instructions
All I can say is wake up my fellow Indians
We have to clean our surroundings
Check proper hygiene and sanitation
Just to save ourselves from ordure and odour
And build a beautiful and speckless nation
Have you ever thought
That we ourselves are harming us
By keeping stagnant water we call malaria
We can be easily attacked by harmful bacteria
We have become so self centered
We forget to keep ourselves well-groomed
But we do forget often
That lavatories should be as clean as drawing room
We are taught about 3 Rs’
Always recycle biodegradable waste
Reuse, don’t throw things carelessly
Reduce the waste, never be in a haste
Our small step can bring dynamic changes
We can live happily for ages
Doing a sweeper’s job a day won’t cost much
Until we free ourselves from our ego’s clutch
Our mission will grow day by day and become strong
If we unite, there is no chance of anything wrong
I have started my work and I pray for the welfare of all
I hope you have also heard the nation’s call
Copyright © Komal Pattanayak | Year Posted 2014
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