An ode to Hope

On 14th November
was born a young child.

He sought no reasons
to be rich and thrive.

Instead he studied hard
and went to college,

where he embraced liberty and socialism
and thrived in its knowledge.

He came back to his country
with a determination to succeed.

He was a young barrister
having a tryst with destiny.

Under the guidance and principles
of a humble man,

he led a nation to freedom
and the country, he ran.

Our first Prime Minister
was a champion of children.

A caring uncle
to lots of young women and men.

Fondly remembered
and revered throughout.

His philosophy was deep,
his smile left no doubt.

And on his jacket,
a rose he wore.

A symbol of love
and the hope to do more.

And so on 14th November
it is respect we pay.

On Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday we celebrate hope,
we celebrate Children’s Day!