---

Christuraj Alex | + Follow Poet |
Verse | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

---

National Hypocrisy

O! Mahatma Gandhi!
You taught us non-violence
But we slaughter easily
Our own sisters and brothers

We create an institution 
To promote your ideals 
Yet we subject to ordeal 
The destitute of our nation

Bride-burning and bribery
Casteism and untouchability
We puff in snobbery 
Losing our accountability

O! Mahatma! Do not weep and curse
This beloved nation of ours 
When the books of your messages 
Are used only for binding packages

Copyright © Christuraj Alex | Year Posted 2021

Please Login to post a comment

Frances Schiavina Date: 6/6/2021 8:49:00 AM Brilliantly said with with depth and memorable last line. Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 8/3/2021 4:32:00 AM Thank you very much.

Paul Bell Date: 5/26/2021 9:39:00 AM It doesn't take long for humans to get back to their bad old ways. Probably why the world is the way it is. Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 8/3/2021 4:32:00 AM Thank you very much.

Maria Mitea Date: 5/22/2021 10:23:00 AM What a Powerful Truth you are speaking here, C! Great work! Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 8/3/2021 4:32:00 AM Thank you very much.

Funom Makama Date: 4/27/2021 7:23:00 PM Beautifully written with so much grace. Your lines are thick with craft and fascination. Great work. Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 4/29/2021 11:46:00 AM Sir, I read your works. I am fascinated. Christuraj Alex Date: 4/28/2021 9:42:00 AM I mean, such a great talent you have Christuraj Alex Date: 4/28/2021 9:41:00 AM Thank you, Sir. Such a great talent!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/24/2021 4:28:00 PM wow, this is a very powerful poem. I love it. Gonna fave it. Login to Reply Christuraj Alex Date: 4/25/2021 3:45:00 AM Thank you Andrea. In fact, I like your poems so much.