This, that, and all between.
A lilting breeze
gliding over sleepy lake
kisses its waters, leaving behind
ripples of desire.
A longing sigh
caresses the morning light, like
the touch of a beloved.
Whispering a loss
skies grieve, stifled
the Valley mourns.
– RA
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav? Indeed. Those who murdered and raped Bilkis Bano and her family, including a three-year-old child, got freedom –– Azadi –– from jail and celebrated the Amrit Mahotsav by being feted, garlanded and fed sweets.
The grave injustice to Bilkis Bano and her family will go down in the annals of history as an indelible blot on the country which claims to be the “world’s largest democracy.” History will bear witness to how an independent nation, claiming to celebrate freedom, celebrates criminals and rapists and conducts itself in an uncivilised manner.
“Swaraj, for me, means freedom for the ‘meanest’ of our countrymen. I am not interested in freeing India merely from the English yoke. I am bent upon freeing India from any yoke whatsoever.” said Mahatma Gandhi. Will this country ever achieve that ideal?
Madras Courier, 22 August 2022
75 years of independence, Yes. Now what! A day that should have been celebration and joy is still a moment of despair for millions of countrymen. I still hope for Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic – an India that is inclusive and where the mind is without fear.
15 August 2022
Who insults a flower?
Even when a thorn pricks you
who talks bad of a bud?
The spring doesn’t harm
but in summer you don’t hit
a leafless tree
You don’t apologize
if you run down a flower, do you?
‘Before you succeed you must learn to fail.’
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