independence
It takes a hand To salute the flag, But a heart To respect the nation So spit your Paan, Stamp your cigarette, Throw your wrappers away; Show your hand To the oncoming traffic, And run across the way It takes a hand To salute the flag But a heart To respect the nation So push in the green Under demanding tables And wear your fair face; Pee on the green You see in the open, And run your bloody race. It takes a hand To salute the flag But a heart To respect the nation So rant along As social mobs, Taking sides furiously: Unfurl your screams! Complain! Question! Abusing everyone merrily. And most importantly, Enjoy your public holiday Sleeping, wasting it away, For it takes a hand To salute the flag But a heart To respect the nation. independence Written by Yash Raj Talan [note to self: idealism may be dead, but action isn't]