Friday, 29 September 2023

Independence Day Tribute














Preamble:  This poem was composed for  and included in the anthology "Mauritius Caught in a Dream" to commemorate the nation's 55th independence day anniversary and 31st Republic anniversary.


Beaches, lagoons and reefs

beckon tourists, one and all to

the paradise of multicultural harmony! 


the land of multi-coloured coral reefs,

rainforests, waterfalls, and exotic wildlife

Mauritius , the natural beauty, stands tall

hailed as she is, the “most peaceful African nation”

 

A product of a heady mix of European, Indian and African culture, the island nation

boasts of religious inclusion, peaceful coexistence

of Hindus, Catholics, Muslims, et al. 


Taking stock, closer to independence day

a lot attained, a lot gained, as welfare state   

free education, universal health care, 

free public transport for students,  the elderly


Yet, lot more to conquer materially

socially, spiritually, and put her stamp 

on the comity of nations! 


Poised to celebrate another independence day

may all wishes, dreams, aspirations

of this beautiful, colourful, harmonious

 people of Mauritius, come true sooner than later!  



4 comments:

  1. This is an excellent poem dear poet ji!

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    1. Thank you so much dear poet Pushmaotee Subrunji🌺 So happy to get the thumbs up from a Mauritius citizen😀 🌹

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  2. May such harmony spread far and wide.

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  3. Thank you for responding to the post.

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