One more poem

This one's for Republic Day.

FREEDOM
By Aboli Joshi


India is a land of the people
A place where peace prevails
Where rich men and poor ones alike
Are free of any chains.

Our Constitution decrees that all
Are equal- no matter what.
For men of different caste or colour
No doors may ever be shut.

But most important- we all are free
We may do as we like
With freedom of speech and action
We’ll handle all our plights

But our freedom is being wasted by all
No value for what we get
We act with irresponsibility
And break the laws that are set.

Murderers, thieves and swindlers exist
They abuse our precious freedom.
With sly minds, cunning plans and hate
They curse our leaders to martyrdom.

But all I can say, is that come what may
Responsibility pays.
Using our freedom to do good deeds
Is the requirement of the day.

If we work together and try our best
We can stop this unfair abuse.
Instead of allowing our youth to go waste
Let’s put those bright minds to good use!