Freedom At Midnight, India, Aug.1947 (70th Independence Day Of India) Poem by Dr John Celes

Awaken Indians! Wake up fast!
India is free tonight, at last!
Our freedom struggle is now off;
'Tis time to breathe afree, smile, laugh.

The Indian tricolor flies high;
Much life was lost; many did die;
Hail freedom-fighters' sacrifice;
From now onwards, we must be wise.

Our people's power is at peak;
Just peace and harmony, we seek;
Our differences within should go;
Tryst with Destiny's on show!

Remember all the leaders great;
Let love replace internal hate;
A billion strong people's work-force
Is bound to prosper, and on course.

Our Indian leaders deserve praise;
We are a democratic race;
A hefty blood-price, we have paid;
Bharat, our homeland - we have made.

'Tis time to labor and to toil;
We have to burn the mid-night oil;
Our love for country must be prime;
We Indians can make life sublime.

Oh, listen to our Mother's call!
Let youth remain in dreams quite tall;
United we can stall our foes;
Across the land, our Anthem goes.

Oh, sing aloud, dear Indians now!
Be proud and spread our nation's love;
We must all strive to live in peace;
But peace cannot be got with ease.

Let Indians give up all divides;
In integrity, heart abides;
Detect the enemies within;
Through perseverance, we can win.

Today, let's pray for lives all lost;
Our freedom came at heavy cost;
Let's stay united on this soil;
Let's share our love and always toil.
Vande Mataram! Bharat ki Jaye!

Most lovingly dedicated to
Our beloved Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modiji
By Dr. Prof. Celestine A. Raj Manohar MD.,
Ex-Dean, IRT PMC & H, Perundurai
Presently, Prof. of Medicine and Chief, KFMSR CBE TN
Copyright by Dr John Celes 14-08-2016