May My Country Awake

A mob gathered in a flash
Chanting God's name
They lynched one dead
Suspected of eating beef

A mob gathered in a flash
Swinging in bigoted fervor 
They hung two by a tree.
Accused of smuggling cows

A mob gathered in a flash
Swords flashing in hands
They slashed one beyond shape
Alleged of loving upper caste

Violence ,mahyem goes on 
Common men silent onlookers 
castrated beyond redemption 
India, my country , awake !!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 7:47 AM
I thought the Caste system was removed? I guess men do not wish to part with their illusions.
Vdev Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 8:08 PM
Caste system is very much here. Everyday we hear these sad things. True these ppl live in illusions and a very destructing one. Thanks
Somadas Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 11:06 PM
130 crore people in India.. You are concerned about 10 incidents.. And highlighting them.. Belittling my country.. So sad brother..
Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 7:52 AM
I don’t think it belittles your beautiful country and people. I do think that wherever evil rears it’s head it should not be ignored. As poets we can bring attention to our inconsistencies and be a voice for change. Blessings to you and your country.
Na Avatar
November 16, 2019 at 9:44 PM
Hello, I have many friends in India so sad this is a daily thing. keep strong my friend.
Vdev Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 1:31 AM
Thanks for the concern ...
Adams Avatar
November 16, 2019 at 8:11 PM
such a poignant write... the whole world needs to awake, this craziness is all over the place... good write :)
Vdev Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 1:32 AM
Yes ... Devil seems to extent it's services all across the globe
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