Independence Day

The day was destined to be celebrated

For it heralded freedom

Smiles on the faces of a million people

When Nehru delivered those words in the Central Hall

At the stroke of the midnight hour

Indians rejoiced and shared sweets;

63 years after that

Still we look forward

To see the tricolour high

Letting our sorrows go away

And happiness come by;

The sorrows are still not to be forgotten

The heroes not to be lost

Prayers and gratitudes for their sacrifice

Free though we may be,

Works real hard our army

Salutes to them for keeping us safe

Much needs to be done

To be the Golden Sparrow again.

But a little pledge to do for the nation

And an action doing it

Will surely be remembered

Making for oneself the 15^th of August

A real Independence Day…