Humorous Poem: A Corrupted Brown Sahib’s Address to the Parliament
By John Kolyav, 17th Aug 2012 | Follow this author
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Millions of patriots excitedly embraced martyrdom for India’s freedom. But, who are misusing it now?
Whisper to MPs
“Dear MPs, it is well known that the white men fled
Not due to the freedom fighters’ blood
But, when we started speaking English they got tired
And ran away at midnight, now we’re not scared
Let’s discuss how to use the treasure here
Before the mob becomes literate (we’ve no intention
To make them aware of their rights), your attention
I draw into this matter. We should proclaim freedom
To pass urine and stool on the pavements
They‘ll be happy if we accept martyrdom
By communal riots. Let’s make amendments
Thrusting privilege for rape and killing on big guns,
Who donate much for our election campaigns.
Keep the mob always under the firm grip of lethargy
And for that purpose we have lots of strategy:
Popularize cricket and broadcast every local match
So that we can do anything, they will not watch
Idiot boxes must be installed in every public place
And our telecast should make them foolish twice
Nuclear food must be distributed through civil supply shops
It will fatten them with patriotism and hopes
We should blame apartheid, (let’s keep untouchables
And destitute far off) and bark at countries rich.
(Why are you yawning? Guards, throw him out,
He’s still loyal to the half-naked old fakir!)
Unreserved compartment in railway must be like a stable
No cushion is needed; they are coolies, and such
Urchins who travel in it. O, I forgot, we‘ll have
Free pass in A/c coach; we’re traveling for their sake.
Are you all happy, dear MPs? Let’s discuss
In the later session, about black cats and free mess.”
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18th Aug 2012 (#)
Thanks John. I feel it is time the young took the bull by the horns than stay on the sidelines forever expecting things to change. How to change when the old, used to their set ways, have to do the hard work? siva
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18th Aug 2012 (#)
Dear Sir, I was actually moving with great aims. But, the media in Kerala are more slavish than you can imagine. I cannot explain it in this breef reply. Thanks sir for reading and commenting. If you are here only you can understand the situation.
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18th Aug 2012 (#)
That is a wonderful piece of work dear John! I liked it! Thanks !
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18th Aug 2012 (#)
It is very happy reading that you could enjoy the work. Thanks sir.
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18th Aug 2012 (#)
A poet always think and dreams of a better world .But most of them have no solution to suggest. I do not know why do you always criticize cricket .please take this comment as positive .nice read .thank you for sharing .jk
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18th Aug 2012 (#)
Dear Sir, Did you read Ciril C. Vellore's , a star volley ball player's comment? Cricket is good and Indians are shining in it thanks to a few countrys' participation. Other games are not given due significance. So much is there to write about it. i am always welcoming your expressions. No hatred but happy to see your responses because those make me a better person.
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18th Aug 2012 (#)
that is not the fault of cricket .people watch as they like .
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18th Aug 2012 (#)
A poet always think and dreams of a better world .But most of them have no solution to suggest. I do not know why do you always criticize cricket .please take this comment as positive .nice read .thank you for sharing .jk
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