Millennial in another millennium

Motherland

I was not there when you were enslaved,

I am here when you are free

I can't be grateful enough for democracy

 Oh, to be born in a land of dreams

 where diversity brings peace

I promise to respect all the cultures

 that make this land unique

I wasn't there to free your cuffed hands and shackled feet

I was born from the womb of liberated India

and nurtured in the lap of her fertile land

which provided me not only with

food but also love

and forgave me for every time I hurt her

I thank thee for mercy

 and unmerited grace

you bestowed on me

 time and time again

The countries might be falling

The kingdoms might be coming

But I promise you, Mother India I'll strive to keep you alive

The spirit of kindness and forgiveness

That holds us together

shall always reside 

inside my bosom forever

I thank thee Mother,

 for the knowledge you gave

 for the wisdom you taught 

for the stories from your enriched soil

that put me in tranquil sleep

after a day of toil

I thank thee for helping me be the person I have become

And I promise to help thee become the land

that leads graceful existence of all

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Hey everyone,

 I wrote this poem on 74th Independence day of my country India (15th August, 2020 ).

My country was a British colony till 1947 and a lot of people had to sacrifice themselves for the freedom that I have. 

I wrote this poem to honor all those sacrifices and apologizing for taking the liberty I have for granted.

 I am very grateful to be born in such an inclusive and culturally rich country and I hope to make this a better and brighter place.

Jai Hind !