A man in his mid-seventies <br />A freedom fighter veteran <br />Fights against a mammoth vice <br />’Tis Anti corruption! <br /> <br />Alone he fights and defies <br />The Government for his fast; <br />He can’t have his ways with ease <br />Nation watches aghast! <br /> <br />Freedom for a freed nation! <br />That’s what most people want; <br />Gone too high has corruption; <br />People join with a chant. <br /> <br />Democracy does not work, <br />Riddled by problems great; <br />Voters turn almost berserk; <br />Politicians, they hate. <br /> <br />Why give mandate for corrupt? <br />Let people introspect; <br />Struggles should not peace disrupt, <br />The law, we must respect. <br /> <br />The old man will not give up fast; <br />The bill must involve all; <br />People unite more than in past; <br />It is a clarion call. <br /> <br />Yet, no one is above law; <br />The issue is too big; <br />No law made is without flaw; <br />‘A wig remains a wig! ’ <br /> <br />One can’t stall the Parliament; <br />Democracy must win; <br />A large nation’s one big lament <br />‘Just root out corruption! ’ <br /> <br />The problem is so colossal; <br />The government’s in a fix; <br />All expect a miracle, <br />That needs a magic mix. <br /> <br />Quick victory is not in sight; <br />The menace must be curbed; <br />It requires the people’s might; <br />No use being perturbed. <br /> <br />People from all walks of life <br />Join Anna Hazare; <br />Corruption is big a strife; <br />Vijay ho, hamare! <br /> <br />dedicated to all Indians who fight for a just cause<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-anna-hazare-phenomenon-india-s-anti-corruption-struggle/
