Indian Independence - 75 Years
Born after freedom; I witnessed
The 25th year Independence Day celebration
The Silver Jubilee; the country was underdeveloped,
Yet there was jubilation, happiness all over
Years went by: I grew bigger
I witnessed the 50th too:The Golden Jubilee
The country was developing; still there was
Jubilation and joy
Again years passed by: I was mature
I witnessed the 60th too; It was Diamond Jubilee
The country was still developing
Jubilation and delight prevailed all over
Years continued to roll;Then came
Platinum Jubilee year of Indian Independence
It was 70th year; the country had developed
And joy was all over again
Today it is 75 years celebration:
I know not what to call; and possibly
India is a fast developing nation.
We are jubilant and happy.
This country is blessed! The Prime Minister
Hoists the flag on 15 August every year
at the ramparts of RedFort New Delhi
Chief Ministers do it at the States
To merriment of all citizenry
Long live India:Maha Bharath
The journey hasn’t been easy
India fought three wars on its way
It hasn’t been a cakewalk
Terrorists made country bleed
It hasn’t been a smooth ride either
Internal enemies wreaking havoc
Natural disasters not withstanding
Secularism posed challenges unfair
Petty politicians playing scoundrels
Just as the crooked and the wicked
Corruption, lobbies and bank fraud
Often killing systems and hope
Healthcare and education exploited
Nation in control by vested interests
Judiciary, bureaucracy playing billiards
Mafia and anti nationals running riots
Yet our sportspersons bring in Gold
We have world class institutions
Indian professionals run MNCs
And business across the world
Our industries are world class
Our programmers design for world
ISRO is a rocket seller to Globe
And most pilots are Indian women
India saved half the world from COVID
With seclusion and magic vaccines
Fed most countries with its wheat
Our army is no more a push over
India only exports software
No hatred; no ill-will;only solutions
Indian cuisine is foreigners delight
Indian engineers; toast of world HR
Indian expats are a welcome lot
Indian culture is a much fancied stuff
Indian Yoga is a world wonder and
Bhagvat Gita a Vedic eye opener
In 2046: India will celebrate; ID 100
India will be a super power much before
Forget the wicked; forget the treacherous
Many like me may be dead; but I hold a promise
India will be a nation of peace, prosperity, plenty
Nothing will deny India it’s rightful place.
Copyright © Mothiram Pushpala | Year Posted 2022
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