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 newborn 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 an 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, a world in their stride

Never to lose freedom, in the air, they breathe

Never to lose the nation - they had found again