77th Independence Day Celebrations, India,2023

India is Bharat and Bharat, India; Its history, sacred heritage are great; The peace-loving citizens want no war; Indians are now global and abhor hate! Our freedom came by lost lives and blood-shed; Our patriotism had made us free; Despite the torment, all kept cool a head; The world is stunned to see our unity! The land has grown in ‘leaps and bounds' quite fast; In population, it stands number one; With pride, the tricolor adorns each mast; Nigh are the moon and mars and even sun! Our diversity is our real strength; Our foes are scared of Indian development; The love of neighbor spans its breadth and length; More people aim for ken and employment! Some bickering within must better stop; Let poor receive a fairer share and rights; The country could ascend soon to the top; The youth can labor by days and nights. We need good governance and leaders strong; For greater glory globally, we thirst; In righteous path, we walk and do no wrong; Our nation's first and shall be always first! Our fortitude and hard-work bring success; Nothing divides the peoples of this land; We climb life's rungs with wisdom and prowess; Let corruption not stain our hearts and hand! Secularism ushers integrity; Terrorism will see its natural end; The grace of God will bestow unity; To injustice, our heads will never bend! All Indians come from states across the land; We will turn soon a superpower too; Bharat was not born with a magic wand; To foster peace on earth, all things we do! India can solve its internal problems; If love prevails, we all can live in peace; All Indians are priceless like gold and gems; We share the water, air and sun with ease! "Happy Independence Day to all Indians world-over" Copyright by Dr John Celes 15-08-2023