The day 26 November 2008 still lingers. On
this day Mumbai (financial capital of India) was attacked by Pakistan based and
supported terror organisations. Approx 164 were dead and 308 wounded. Resilience
shown by Indian para-military forces and citizens was remarkable.
AN ODE TO
26/11/2008
I salute those
massacred at CST
martyred at TAJ
felled in the line of duty
facing military type attack
composure retained
inspite of barbaric
brutality.
I salute
the brave commoner
saving lives, though
horrified
the fire-fighter, the
bravery personified
local policemen, who dared
to fight back
seeking to pay back
the nanny who saved the
child
when at Chabad,
terrorists had gone wild.
I salute
a widow watching her dreams
shattered
“ India should survive,” she
thought
“that is what most mattered.”
I salute
the day 26/11
withstanding the carnage
when everyone jumped in
to limit the damage.
I salute
the never die spirit of Mumbaites
for resistance shown
making every effort to
comfort
known or unknown.
Giving befitting reply to
sinister designs of Pakistan
India has always survived
because my country is known
as
Bharat i.e Hindustan.
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All rights reserved/Tribhawan Kaul
(Via Poetfreak.com dated 26-11-2013)
ReplyDeleteSandra Martyres
An indelible tragic memory in the minds of all those who live in Mumbai especially.. A fitting tribute to the victims and all those who lost their lives trying to protect us...
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ReplyDeleteSnehaSK
Sigh - - my heart leaps upto the victims.
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ReplyDeletenimal p. dunuhinga
Great! When man sees a man?
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ReplyDeleteRAJ NANDY
A worthy Dedication Kaul ji! It is unfortunate that the weak & pacifist policies of our Govt. fails to rule out any future attacks of a similar nature in the future! Many of our brave soldiers & Officers are dying every month along along our Western boarder! We are giving posthumous awards to their widows during our Republic Day celebration! There is a lack of will & forceful action perhaps under US pressure!? The million dollar aids the American Govt. is providing to Pakistan is being used for terrorist activities against India! So why bother when something gets blown off in their country too!? Thanks for sharing, -Raj
(Via Poemhunder.com)
ReplyDeletePradip Chattopadhyay(11/27/2013 4:46:00 AM)
one of the finest tributes to the most deserving, the citizens and soldiers of the nation.
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Valsa George(11/27/2013 12:19:00 AM)
A timely tribute to the innocents massacred and the valiant who sacrificed their lives to lessen the intensity of the carnage! A black chapter in the lives of the people of Mumbai and the history of India! Yes, our country is a land of tolerance and with resilience, it has bounced back! Great write! !
A sad but well-expressed and worthy tribute to all of our brothers and sisters for whom memories of this day shall always remain indelibly etched in their minds.
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