The Speech Of A Visionary

The partition of India as per Indian Independence Act 1947, resulted in the end of the British rule in the sub-continent. The two self-governing countries, India and Pakistan, came into existence at midnight of 14-15, August, 1947. Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, gave a visionary speech at that hour. The following poem is inspired by that speech and uses some of its phrases taken from Wikipedia. Many years ago, we made a tryst with destiny, time has come now to redeem the vow credibly. When the world sleeps at this hour of midnight, India wakes up to freedom from the pitiful plight. Before the advent of liberty we’ve suffered pain, but past is gone, present calls us to a new domain. We’ve the will to face the challenges that lie in store, while great future before us is opening its door. Indian Independence,1947. In the voice of Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru.