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!
This is an excellent poem dear poet ji!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear poet Pushmaotee Subrunji🌺 So happy to get the thumbs up from a Mauritius citizen😀 🌹
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