Indian Independence Day, August 15th,2015

Much have we delved in ignorance; Much have we lived in poverty; Much have we embraced corruption; Much have we hated our brethren. Once more comes Independence Day; We can’t be happy ’midst problems; Corruption rules our hearts and minds; We do not love our fellowmen. Our parliament must function well; Respect to elders must be prime; Education must be our drive; The female child must be secure. We do not need corrupt leaders; We don’t need lazy bureaucrats; We must detect fifth columnists; We have to guard our L O C. India is progressing so well; The people’s minds, hearts must be cleansed; We have to strengthen our defence; We can’t deny water to next. Our glorious land is poised for growth; A sense of decorum must come; Integrity is needed most; All Indians must be free to voice. The voters gave their mandate but The parties must keep promises; The common man is maimed, anguished; The health of poor must get prime slot. Will new blood be infused in youth? We need new leaders uncorrupt; We should not steal from our brethren; Our elderly need better care. In balance hangs, the health of all; Our farmers need more doles, not loans; Merit must rule our destiny; Evict the forces that divide. An India strong is important; We have to be self-reliant; Diseases must be controlled well; A billion mouths need better food. We have to keep our foes away; All Indians must be united; We cannot cheat our own neighbors; We ought to be patriotic. May God bless Indian leaders all; May God protect our land from harm; We must safe-guard our heritage; We must be example to world. Terrorists must be shown the door; All heinous crimes must be checked fast; The country needs more discipline; Taxation mustn’t be burden. India must be a global friend; India must help all afflicted; India must lead in every sphere; India must be a land of peace. Let’s follow up Kalamji’s dreams; Let’s follow Gandhiji’s foot-steps; Let sense prevail among Indians; No vice should fill our hearts and minds. Let us not waste our hard-earned sums; Let beggary be rooted out; Let’s give basic amenities; Let selflessness afill our hearts. Jai Hind; Jai Bharat! Dedicated to all patriotic Indians globally By Dr.A.Celestine Raj Manohar Physician Professor Poet, KFMSR CBE Copyright by Dr John Celes 4-08-2015