My Name is India !

Listen to me, Oh the people of the world,! 

My  name  is  India .  You  must   know; 

I stand  firmly  against   malice and hate, 

The seeds of peace, I want and try to sow.

I face many hurdles day and  night, 

They all  attempt  to  make me slow; 

The force  of my will   paves its way , 

None can succeed to change my flow.

The height of Everest is singing my glory, 

The swirling oceans make a splendid show; 

My enemies attack me with  a strong zeal, 

But my resolve and patience always grow.

I am a cradle of  many faiths and creeds, 

All are    shining like a glittering  snow ; 

Those who desire to tear my bosom apart, 

To them, I am ready to give a lethal blow.

Still I have some spots of anguish and pain, 

Some of my sons still cry like an ugly crow; 

The  time will heal all the scars and wounds, 

'Joy for  all' is my goal: my determined vow.

  

Listen to me, Oh the people of the world,! 

My  name  is  India .! You  must   know; 

Soon the future  will see my happiest day, 

When to me, each of you  will have to bow. 

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 ( Dedicated to Republic Day Parade)

Dr. Mustafa Kamal Sherwani,LL. D. 

Chairman, All India Muslim Forum 

Lucknow ,U.P. India 

sherwanimk@yahoo. com