[From the
Author of “Poems by Kolki – Absolutely Humane” & “Real Path To 9 11”]
Proud
Citizen
(Dedicated to good old
World without border – Deepak Sarkar, www.kolki.com )
[The
Israeli
Apartheid Wall around Palestine
and US Iron Curtain around border with Mexico and Canada are examples of dividing forces against the common dream of an
United World - Kolki]
I always wanted to be a proud citizen
Where I could respect my leader
as comrade
Feel good about people with
character against violence
Honesty and humility are the main
theme of coherence!
My fate wasn’t easy, star wasn’t
lucky
As the new born democracy converted
to market economy
Importing violence, militia,
agents, promoters, media takeovers
Destroying natural market,
community, and freedom so dear!
God kept me alive as I studied
hard with focus -
To gain educative voice against
all odds!
Suddenly my first job landed me
in
The land of Washington, Lincoln, Dr. King and Malcolm X!
After initial excitements,
amazements and celebrations -
Soon realized it is no more the product of American
Revolution!
My tax money went more to fund military
and aid for allies
Than to feed and care for the
homeless, helpless and hungry!
Democracy gave in to Supreme Court installed
Presidency
People’s voice got defeated by
a fiery new
anarchy!
Disillusioned, I moved to
Canada as Canadian
Appreciating values universal,
people warmly humanitarian
Thanked God for the opportunity
to taste real freedom -
Finally, I could proudly tell
the world I found my
home!
Government changed with new
election
Importing greed, voucher, fear,
resembling American Neo-Cons!
Disheartened! I looked back to
my life and inner self!
Rejoiced! Everything only helped me be a proud world
citizen!
Author: Deepak
Sarkar, 844 Royal Oak Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3T2, Canada; E-mail: Deepak.Sarkar@ieee.org;
Poetry & Peace Web Site: www.kolki.com; Tel/Fax: 250-412-2897