Brinda Chakraverty

13 Years

2009-01-01 Years

Delhi Public School

Noida

‘What India means to me’ Poem by Brinda, 13, Noida

During a time when the country is trying to resolve many issues, 13 year old Brinda Chakraverty from Noida reminds us of what India means to her. Read the poem at Bookosmia.

January 31, 2021

‘What India means to me’

The crimson blooming flowers in the valley

Majestic mountains and the slanting alleys

Bordering oceans and the green paddies

This is what India means to me…

Twenty nine states and seven union territories

The state divided by boundaries

We the people under its glory

That is what India means to me…

Varied traditions and diverse cultures

The rich history, the splendid sculptors,

Unity! That’s our juncture

This is what India means to me…

Festivals of Christmas, Eid, Pongal and Holi

The illuminated festival of Diwali

The vibrant and rich colours of Holi!!

This is what India means to me…

Soldiers protecting our borders

Farmers supplying us with food and fodder

Doctors curing us from every disorder!!

This is what India means to me…

Our Nobel Laureates and our brave fighters

Creative artists and engrossing writers

All of them in my life are great inspirers…

This is what India means to me…

The largest democracy promising equality

Justice, liberty and fraternity

Every citizen’s integrity and unity!!

This is what India means to me…

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