Sixty years ago we became a republic and Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the first President of India. India has transformed over this period and what makes me so proud today is the fact that it is presided by a lady by the name of Pratibha Patil. I hope that our republic grows stronger day by day and that we repay our debt to the nation by making it even better than it already is. Yes, I am feeling extra patriotic and this maybe due to the fact that I just saw a video where the biggest celebrities set aside their differences and came together to feature in a song Mile Sur Mera Tumhara to signify solidarity, national integrity and unity in diversity. To add to this feeling I have written a poem and just hope that it does justice to this auspicious day.
The air is usually polluted
The milk is always diluted
Today, it is because of you where we stand
India, O how much we miss our motherland!!
The birds chirp in the morning
The buzz is in the air
We come together on festivals
India, I want to come back I don’t really care!!
The culture is rich and colorful
Where growing up was so much fun
Our families make life more meaningful
India, you are the number one!!
Cricketers and actors are treated like gods
Being the largest democracy, the world lauds
Music is soothing to the ear
India, don’t change, that is my only fear!!
There are the poor and there is the rich
Don’t consider this as a major glitch
We learn to adjust when we are born
India, you protect Iqbal, Ram and also John!!
A thousand dialects and languages we speak
A few misguided people don’t make us weak
We can handle our neighbors taunt
India, a visit soon is all I want!!
I miss the rainbow
I miss the blue sky
Trust me this is not a fake show
India, I’m coming back, you now know why!!
