Language - Strength Poem by Gajanan Mishra

Let not the language disappear, my dear,
See me, with my own language, I am here.
No one is my god-father here and
No one has got power to take away
My language from me without my permission
In this democratic set up.
Permit me to speak what I think,
You are also duty-bound to give me letters
And replies in my language that I can understand.
Remember, you are taking my hard-earned money
To fill up your belly and to maintain your family,
I am sovereign in this democracy particularly.
Let not the language disappear, my dear,
My language is your strength, hear.