A Nation - Found Again

Once upon a time a nation breathed
Life was not that fair, still it dreamed
Of progress and of new heights
Days devoid of shackled frights


One day freedom finally knocked its door
A smiling democracy- it couldn't have asked for more
I grant you rights, so rejoice, it said
But never forget your utmost duty as you tread
Choose your leader just right,
That would give your nation all the might


Passion effervesced with the new born love
Of nationalism, patriotism, soul stirring stuff
But as it happens, time faded it away
The nation remained there, but nationalism went astray


Promises were abandoned, Hardships were forgotten
Rights were flaunted, opportunities were lost
It gave away its freedom yet again...
Not to the outsiders
To its own few who ruled for their gain


Still not late, though it did stumble and fall
The nation rose up again, now to stand tall
Long queues with eager mind
Decisive to leave the past behind


Not just knocking, but unlatching the gate
To prosperity and a changed fate
Joined hands took the reign
Boors will fall, there was no time to feign
It was their country, snatching back with pride
They pledged loud, world in their stride
Never to lose the freedom, in the air they breathe
Never to lose the nation - they had found again