Citizens of Tomorrow

Bright eyes, a trace of a smile on the lips

hands on his chin sits this youngster 

a future citizen of our country! 

What can we do to ensure

his smile doesn't turn into a frown 

to ensure that his smile gets bigger

and bigger to become a hearty laughter?  

What can we do to ensure

that his future is full of possibilities

with opportunities to learn, grow 

attain a safe, sound,  abundant life?  

As Governments are busy with other priorities

We, the  citizens of today 

need to come out of slumber

take initiative, to ensure a bright future 

for those who can take our nation forward

the citizens of tomorrow! 

NB:  This poem was composed  for an  Exhibition on Photography Poesia organized jointly by Akashar Art" and World Pictorial Poetry & Art Forum(C). The poet was required to write on any one of the twenty photos presented by distinguished poet and cofee table book specialist Mr Sethi Kishan Chand.