India’s 62nd Independence Day

We celebrate an Independence Day – The 62nd on 15th August; But ‘All’s not well’ with India today! Let Indians do introspection first. Our freedom got hasn’t improved poor man’s lot! Corruption rules the roost in many ways; In selfish maze, most Indians are caught; We must improve truly our global face. Much heinous crimes are increasingly done; Terrorism is something we must fight; All vice in life, we Indians must shun; Our hearts and minds must always think aright. We ought to labor hard with new-found zeal; The key to success is perseverance; All inter-state wounds, we must surely heal; The country needs much better governance. We ought to love all Indians equally; Caste, creed, community shouldn’t disturb peace; Let’s take a vow to not ‘strike’ frequently; All internecine problems should well cease. Let’s join to build a country rich and strong; A billion souls need food, shelter, clothing; To fellowmen, let’s never do a wrong; A song of unity, we must all sing. Our country’s diversity is its strength; United, we become a super-power; Illiteracy must be trimmed in its length; On leaders all, may God wisdom shower! The freedom that we got was through blood-shed; Most freedom-fighters sacrificed their lives; Our patriotism should not be dead; Let love for brethren, nation be twin-drives! Let youngsters dream of making India proud; Good health for all must be primary aim; Religion, politics shouldn’t be our shroud; Our heritage rich, bomb-culture shouldn’t maim! Let’s sing our National Anthem with fervor; Let’s ‘talk less, work more’ and progress with time; Let’s pray and thank the Almighty-Giver; Let discipline be our advantage prime! Jai Hind! Jai Bharat! We love our motherland! Dedicated to all patriotic Indians Copyright by Dr John Celes (drcelestinemd) 08-12-2008