Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Rhyme

India, My Mother India-W

Hail, Mother India, of scenic beauty and sages
Welcoming God’s true sons through all ages.

God made the earth and man made countries.
I behold India expanding into the world’s pages.
Thy glorious smile divine and earthly lands
Showering wealth from well-stored hands

Where the mind is free and head held high
Where the mind is led forward by thee
Where the Ganges, the Himalayas, men dream of god
Where I am hallowed, my body touched that sod.

Dread famine may prowl and tear my flesh,
Yet would I love to be in my India  afresh
Fate may shower scalding drops of sorrow
Yet would I love to be in India tomorrow.

I dearly love India for its age-old vedic peace
Now America, too for child-like beauty increase.

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Second Place win
Contest : I applaud you - Rick Parishe

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James Fraser September 25, 2014 at 2:33 PM Whether I ever get a chance to, I'd love to go to Karnataka. Just the name moves me. Fine honourable piece of ones country Dr. Ram, James.....

Kristi Hayner August 4, 2010 at 6:04 AM Beautiful, am reading Nine Lives by William Dalrymple would love to read a native's review???

Carol Sunshine Brown August 2, 2010 at 9:49 AM Congratulations to you on your win Dr.Ram in ^Rick Parise's contest "I Applaud You". Love, Carol

John Freeman August 1, 2010 at 1:08 AM Congratulations, Dr Ram. on your 2nt place, Agape, Moses

Joyce Johnson July 31, 2010 at 9:17 PM Congratulations Dr. Ram. A lovely poem about a country I would like to see. My granddaughter had a 3 week visit to India this early summer and was enchanted. She wants to go back. Enjoy your big win. Love, Joyce..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 31, 2010 at 8:09 PM Much congrats Dr. Ram on your brilliant win in Rick's contest with a truly amazing write on India.. enjoy your big win my friend.. with luv..

Jose Panicker July 29, 2010 at 12:28 AM Amazing poem Dr. Ram! You have described India Perfectly. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my poem 'Sachin Almighty'. I really hope India wins the 2011 World Cup...:-)

Kevin Semeniuk July 28, 2010 at 9:18 AM beautiful picture you have painted here!

Vrushani Thaker July 28, 2010 at 6:14 AM Truly awesome!!!!!!!! I am proud to be Indian and also think it is the best i also have an objection about the bollywood that they go out to shoot even though all beauty is here!!!!! This one is perfect!!!!!! I loved it!!!!! Vrushani!!!

Tahera Mannan July 27, 2010 at 6:03 AM I love your poem a lot. It makes one proud to be an Indian. Thanks for your comments.

Raj Nandy July 26, 2010 at 12:00 AM I am in full agreement ! I too love India for its age-old vedic peace ; But right now it is being ruined by scams and mud-slinging politics ! Thanks for sharing ! -Raj, New Delhi .

Ralph Taylor July 24, 2010 at 6:46 PM Excellent tribute, Dr Ram. Great write. You're proud of your country which is outstanding. Have a good day. Rgds, Ralph

Shannon Farlouis July 24, 2010 at 5:58 PM Beautifully written! I feel the longing in your words. Thanks for sharing.

Gert W. Knop July 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM India was for a very good reason the "Sapphire in the British Crown" during Colonialism and it is beyond thinking how much the old British empire profited at those times!!! Enjoyed your tribute to Mother India, Dr. Ram! And thank you for your kind comments!!...Gert

Sharon Tideswell July 24, 2010 at 2:55 AM A wonderful tribute to your homeland. Really enjoyed the read ~ Sharon :)

Marie Harrison July 23, 2010 at 8:35 PM Beautiful heart felt prose for such an amazing country. I enjoyed every word. I've always wished to go to India. Maybe one day I will.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 23, 2010 at 12:50 PM Dr. Ram... have u read Ravindra K. Kapoor? he has a dynamic series of poems posted .. he is also from India.. with luv..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 23, 2010 at 12:49 PM BRILLIANT Dr. Ram.. a most creative tribute to your country and an excellent entry fro Rick's contest.. good luck.. my entry is "Charismatic Country" about the USA.. and some threads we still have standing to be extremely proud of.. with luv.. happy weekend..

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2010 at 12:07 PM ps. OH, I forgot to say. THANKS for my sonnet win in your last contest!

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2010 at 12:06 PM Dr. Ram, for some reason, I find your poetry lately to be even better than ever. This one is just beautiful! LUv, Andrea

Daver Austin July 23, 2010 at 10:39 AM Hi, Doctor Ram. I've read the Upanishads and the Bhaghavad Git, but, having never been to India, I can't get a real idea of the place. Your poem Is filled with love. I like that mucho! Love, Dave

John Freeman July 23, 2010 at 10:36 AM A lovely rhyme ,Dr Ram. India is a beautiful country. Though I've never been there, I have watched many films that depicted her beauty. Good luck with this beauty. Agape, Moses

Susan Mills July 23, 2010 at 8:36 AM Such reverance and praise for your Motherland in this poem of your. I like the line where heads are held high especially. Thanks for commenting on my poem "Oil Spilled Out" Love, Susan

Carrie Richards July 23, 2010 at 8:23 AM There is such deep emotion in this love of your motherland.....something so wonderful that stays in the blood and is revealed in your beautiful poetry. How wonderful is this piece. ! ~ love, Carrie

Sara Kendrick July 23, 2010 at 7:24 AM Excellent praise of your country..One never leaves their roots even if they say they will never go back or that they hate that place..We are always bound by our early years to the place in some way or another..Keep the pride showing up in your work pride of your homeland and America..Sara

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