Republic Day
January 26th, 2008 | by Vijayaraghav |
Republic Day
The child was staring at the flag
While watching the Republic Day parade his eyes got lighten up with a new found enthusiasm He must be thinking about the unity and the spirit of freedom Which is missing nowadays? He started walking We reached near the We started walking
relentlessly
I stood near him and
stared at his alluring face
His flowery fingers
gave me a divine touch
What happened?
I put a stone in his pool of silence!
Why are we not hoisting the flag
more often?
he asked quietly
A smile bloomed in his face
like a morning flower
I wondered for a while
My reason came like this!
Republic Day comes once in a year!
I followed through
I noticed a grim smile on his face
is he dreaming about the freedom
in its entirety!
Perhaps he is in a dream about
an uninterrupted freedom.
Gandhi statue
He stood in front of the statue
and smiled at the pigeons
resting at its head
Why Gandhiji doesn’t come to us
in our dreams more often?
Why he likes only Munna Bhai?
He muttered in my ears
Munna Bhai is a character
not a reality!
my reasoning came like this
Perhaps he must be bewildered
to foresee the changing times
when great people meets
Munna Bhais
Holding hand in hand
dreaming about freedom, independence
and Gandhiji
The road was wide open
The cat walk is yet to start
in the heart of the city
38 Responses to “Republic Day”
By Miranda . on Nov 30, 1999 | Reply
In the Anniversary of our Countryes we can feel proud of our leaders and heroes that made the difference in the history… we dont have to forget our patriotism…Happy India’s Republic Day!
By Nisha on Nov 30, 1999 | Reply
actually its not my fault…u never clikced on my bday alarm..u all give importance to cindy’s post..and ignore me…pls email me ur bdate…if i m here that u all hurt me..again..thanks… make her cry..i m sensitive..
By Swati . on Nov 30, 1999 | Reply
Really a thoughtful poetry on the occassion of Republic day..How beautifully u have expressed the questuions that arise in a small child’s mind and the answers that we elders give…but the celebration of Republic and Independence day will be meaningful o
By R.B.Lakshmi on Nov 30, 1999 | Reply
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former. (Albert Einstein)
By on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
What a wonderful passage to Republic Day.
By N B on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
I can still recall the day when i was a part of the NCC(naval wing) and had paraded in the Rajpath as a part of the RD Contingent from Orissa No.3 Naval wing batallion. It was a proud day for me. Any way a nice thought penned down on such a great occassio
By satyakam on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Nice poem Vijay related to a great occasion like republic day.
By Nisha on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
happy republic day
By Nisha on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
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By Sneha on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Happy Republic Day and what a way to express it
beautiful!!
By Sulochana on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Lucky guy to celebrate the birthday on such a graet day . Wish you a very very happy budde .
By Suparn@ on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
super! and many happy returns of the day…
By Suparn@ on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Vande Mataram!
Sujalam, suphalam, malayaja shitalam,
Shasyashyamalam, Mataram!
Shubhrajyothsna pulakitayaminim,
Phullakusumita drumadala shobhinim,
Suhasinim sumadhura bhashinim,
Sukhadam varadam, Mataram!
By Cindy . on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
once again a great poem! and for the Nth time - Happy Bday. did u get my e-card?
By jyoti on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
being an Indian we should be proud to have great leaders and freedom fighters whose efforts and patriotism could make this happen…HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY…and many many happy returns of the day..u r really the lucky one to have born on this day…
By Anonymous on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Vande Mataram!
And Happy Birthday too. I hope you have a great day .
This week a watched Fanaa, which has a Republic Day ceremony in it, with a fantastic song and dance number. It was very stirring. Des rangiila rangiila, des mera rangiila!
By Dipankar on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Truely heart warming.
By violethue on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Let us hoist the flag in our hearts….heart warming poem…lot to ponder on………
By Anonymous on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
many many happy returns of the day.. how did you spend the day????? I left a message in the Hall of fame for others to know that it is your Birthday today..
By Rajib Gurung on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Beautiful Vijoy. Loved the composition.
By ramsheela on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
nammalku onnichu salute chiyam:)vande mataram…valare nanitunde vijay…ur all post are oninu oninu nalatha:)happy bday
By Anonymous on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
hi vijay fantastic. and be proud of an indian
By Anonymous on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
hi vijay fantastic. and be proud of an indian
By sundari on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
happy birthday to u and the poem struck me too how could the statement escape all as to y gandhi chose only munnabhai to come into his dream…sunkan
By writer on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
Vande mataram
By umbrella 22 on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
posted somth new.
By Cindy . on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
it set me thinking - wondering…. i too posted something new, my first try at writing Haiku
By Deepak Maity on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
Happy birthday
By adavait on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
a very nice one .good thought-provoking.
By S U G A R on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
hey vijay,
a beautiful poem indeed….
heights of lack of patriotism is people wished me happy independence day..on republic day…whats wrong with indians?god bless,sugar
By Arnie on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
lage raho, vijay bhai - no chemical lochas in ur poetry, fultoo bindaas poetry, ekdum jhakkas!
By umbrella 22 on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
posted somth new. have a look plz
By Miranda . on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
Beautiful poem my dear Vijay…
By Idle Mind on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
Hope this child carries the torch of freedom that many like us could not. Let this child hold hands and show us the path of independence of mind and thoughts and guide us to follow the path that many including Bapu took. In one word, this poem is fascinat
By Shrihari on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
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By pintoo on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
beautiful poem, vijay. Wish you belated Happy Republic Day.
By MOIN on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply
Beautiful thoughts very well woven in the form of this wonderful poem. "Perhaps he must be bewildered
to foresee the changing times
when great people meets
Munna Bhais." Excellent Vijay. Thanks for sharing.
By ClickVista on Feb 3, 2008 | Reply
This blog is nice and lots of wonder with a little boys whom is curious about manythings with full of hopes… nice story and sweet….