ON INDIA’S REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION

ON INDIA’S REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION

Ah! All Indians are raft, feather-light and gay
To celebrate the much sought after Republic Day,
To commemorate the Enforcement of the Constitution
That has been a proven and momentous Milestone.

In 1930, Purna Swaraj, was proclaimed on this very day
In opposition to the Dominion status offer of the British
For two long, painstaking decades we had to wait and stay
Until our most coveted “Guide”, we could accomplish.

A unique value the Republic Day Parades do bear
That herald a firm unity in a stark diversity, and share
Spectacular Defence feats, a rare Rich Cultural heritage;
The Ceremony is, to our freedom fighters, a humble homage.

The President of the country receives the royal Salute
From the para-military and civil Forces, rocky and resolute;
Our Defence prowess and rocky solidarity the pageant does send;
The Beating Retreat Ceremony beguls its ceremonious end.

The Tri- Colour flag is unfurled at all nooks and corners
To the beat of the National Anthem, by the fit successors.
All feel proud as the peacocks relishing the largest Democracy,
For India’s well-being all pary for the Mercurial Divine Mercy.

JAI HIND

©Shankar D Mishra    26.01.2017