TRUPARTH

           I feel proud, To speak it loud; That I am a citizen Of a great Republic Nation. Sitting on a bench; one day old, Eating delight and some cold, I remember the sight of that fight, Storms of wars And screams of cries, Truly bring tears in my eyes. Stop bursting crackers Instead plant a tree; Stop ruling innocence, Let's overcome poverty. Celebrate this day, By creating huge way; Let's get ready With our imagination, With our passion, With our innovation, To build our vision, Of a future dynamic nation. -Parth Jadhav FUN FACT A few days ago, while tidying my room, I stumbled upon a dusty and cobweb-covered old notebook. To my surprise, it turned out to be my English notebook from the 5th standard. As I leafed through its pages, marvelling at my peculiar handwriting and unattractive sketches, I discovered the above poem I had penned back in 2015.