Hey, dear Indian.

Hey, dear Indian.

 

Freedom to think

Freedom to wink

Was taken away from me

 

Do not drink tea

It's from Bengal.

 

Do not eat ladoo

It's from Andhra.

 

Do not enjoy the pictures

It's that of Kerala backwaters.

 

Hate the Devi temple

It's Kashmir's beauty.

 

Do not eat the apples

For it is poisoned by

The Himachal.

 

Spit at the mosque

It's the Muslim spot.

 

Hug him with a knife

He is a Christian.

 

Do not visit Tamil Nadu

It is famous for

The Palani temple

Hindu's by all means.

 

States and castes

Color and parties of politics

Food and views

Have divided the Indians

Have created conflicts

Have destroyed peace

Have curbed rights

But,

 

India is not cut

For when you divide her

You are no more

In the world

Dear Indian.

 

 

Reviews

[BlackPrince]

You clearly are aware of the inner workings of the Indian political and cultural atmosphere.
It's a real shame how we humans invent divisive concepts which we adopt, only to forget how we got to killing and hurting each other in the first place.
But those souls in humanity enlightened enough to know that it is the inner character of woman or man, manifested through words and deeds (bent on the elevation or destruction of others) that determine how we perceive, receive or reject them. Caste and class are fickle concepts invented to divide and rule.

WELL DONE

[Sandra Nair]

Thank You!

[prajakta]

An amazing n strong write!!In all those do not's the message gets across.Thanku for sharing

[Sandra Nair]

Thank you, Prajakta! Good listeners like you make the world a better habitat.

[Nirupama.H]

Really loved the piece.
All your pieces have strong messages which you've clearly taken time out and thought about.
Keep up the good work.

[Sandra Nair]

Thank you so much, Nirupama Didi. That was such a nice review I would ever get. Thank you :)

[Nirupama.H]

You're welcome Sandra

[Meshalini]

Wow...this is so good and true...even in Malaysia we been had an incident call 'peristiwa 13 Mei' or 13 May incident...a fight for Malays and Chinese people...for a simple thing and it takes more than 196 lives....I really don't understand this.....instead of fighting for useless things...why don't we fight for peace for every countries, religions and for everyone?...

[Sandra Nair]

Oh! These incidents are really tragic. Why don't people try to live their lives happily rather than fighting over religion, race etc.

[Jess]

Excellent message. Its an important subject you've talked about. Discrimination on caste, religion, culture must be eradicated and instead people should fight together for establishing a stable and united nation as well as caring for HUMANITY.
Really really well written.

[Sandra Nair]

Thank you my dear sister for those humble words! You said it right, Jess. Young generation like you can make the world the best, I believe( Yes, I am also young!) I wish you participate in our mission to see peace everywhere. Kindly join my venture by liking the Facebook page, ' The Kalindi Group for Human Rights' at www.fb.com/joininunity .

Your participation counts, sister.

Thanking,
Sandra.

[Riddhi]

Absolutely correct...Instead of fighting on the basis of caste . creed . region and religion we should unite to fight many social issues like dowry . female infanticide and foeticide and rape.... i agree with you and actually you know sometimes after seeing so many communal minds in our country i feel like lava flowing in my veins instead of blood which wants end to all this...Just see recent example that some people feel better to die than to say BHARAT MATA KI JAY...shame on those....Actually , who can change the mindset of people is we youth and we have to definitely work towards it ....
Take care second malala
Riddhi

[Sandra Nair]

Yes..yes.. you are right, Riddhi. Shame on those people. Actually, we are all Malalas who have been fighting against the suppression which is equal to the Taliban. It's high time we put an end to all these things. Gender equality as well as religious equality should be brought here. Let's fight for an important cause, together. For when we stand together we do not stand alone. Kindly, follow my page for this cause at : https://www.facebook.com/Everywhere-EducationEverywhere-Peace-1718026825085249/timeline?ref=page_internal .

Thanking,
Sandra.

[Riddhi]

Sandra , i am not on facebook!!!but whenever i will make my account i will definitely do this...

[Sandra Nair]

Thank you, Riddhi.

[Nokycent]

Wow! good writing...simple but moving! I feel it.

[Sandra Nair]

Thank you so much friend. It means really lot to me.

[Nokycent]

You are welcome.

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong and honest words. My favorite kind of poetry. I like the description. You shared history and knowledge. I like the flow of thoughts leading to the strong ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Sandra Nair]

Thank you so much, dear Coyote. It means a lot to me. Let me know from where you are?

Wishes,
Sandra.

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm from Michigan and you are welcome.

[Sandra Nair]

Nice to know.

[Solar]

Good poem

Politicians partition/ed India to gain votes and no religion should be given special privileges in the constitution.

[Sandra Nair]

Thank you! Yeah, politicians and such other people have divided our country. But as Tagore said, 'India's problem is not political it is social'. And it's what is reflected in our politics.

[Solar]

its a long story, isn't it? many social divisions which were changing away got solidified by the British census system. Good poem.

[Sandra Nair]

I agree with you, friend. If we have to say about it, the day wouldn't be enough. But it can be defined in a single word, 'Destruction'.

[mou]

Wow!! You give an excellent message.Though these sort of feelings or believes still exist within some people unfortunately,but the voice raiser against it, like you, maintain the forever glamour of India.This is very sensitive piece of writing and you manage to portrait it beautifully.And this quality of you , I like the most,as I say you before.Thank you my sister for sharing this.Great piece..

[Sandra Nair]

Thank you, Mou Didi. It's been a long since we've conversed. I hope everything is fine there. Have a nice day.

[mou]

You are most welcome,my Sister.there is a long gap that I did not get words from my sister.Yeah everything is okay and I hope you too are fine there.Have a great day!

[Sandra Nair]

Yes,yes... I am doing well. 10th classes began.

[mou]

Excellent!! I am happy to hear that...