I am an Indian by birth <br />No one dare questions my citizenship <br />Democracy is the rule of my beloved motherland <br />Every fellowman is equal in all aspects <br />Peace is our innate love and prosperity our only goal <br />Erase I must all poverty and illiteracy from my land <br />No one can deny me my fundamental rights <br />Die, I will for the sake of my country, if need be <br />Each day, I reinforce my Indianness <br />National integrity is my foremost duty and responsibility <br />Corruption will be rooted out and my sacred culture will remain in my blood <br />Every Indian abroad is an ambassador for the nation <br /> <br />Do not put hurdles in the path of my country's progress <br />All Indians are my brothers and sisters <br />You cannot underestimate an Indian's capabilities <br /> <br />Only God is my true friend and benefactor <br />Friends are galore but foes are few <br /> <br />Imitate I will my great leaders and freedom-fighters <br />Nothing shall stand in the way of my patriotism <br />Do I will in every way, to maintain unity <br />I wish to die as an Indian on Indian soil <br />Always, I shall dream of a mightier India<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/independence-day-of-india-2014-in-acrostic/
