Constitution- Where...? ? Poem by Sheshu Babu

Violence everywhere!
No sight of lasting peace anywhere!
In the most advanced developed nation,
There is dearth of followers of constitution....

(On the occasion of the constitution convention of Philadelphia approving the constitution of USA.
Also 'Farewell address ' of president George Washington)



Indigenous tribes, blacks, immigrants,
Ordinary citizens - all suffers
The rulers violating fundamental rights
Are performing democracy last rites...

The elders signatories of constitution convention
Looking on helplessly from their 'grave- stone'
Remembering famous ' farewell address' of Washington
Shedding tears for present pa