You gave me so much, <br />But I gave you nothing but pain. <br />You gave me the freedom I yearned, <br />But in return I bind you in chains. <br />You gave me the identity, <br />But I took that from you. <br />You gave me a place I could call home, <br />But I left you scared, deserted and alone. <br />Oh! I am so sorry Pakistan, <br />Forgive me for burning you alive. <br />Forgive me for letting you down, <br />Forgive me for all the times a finger was pointed at you. <br />Forgive me for being silent at times when I had to stand for up for you. <br />Forgive me for giving you the recognition of a terrorist country, <br />Forgive me for making you the charity box. <br />There is so much to say, <br />And so much to apologize for….. <br />If you cut my veins, I bleed Pakistan, <br />I ache when you ache, Pakistan, <br />I am because of you, Pakistan. <br />Happy Birthday!<br /><br />Shamin Bashir Shah<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-am-sorry-pakistan-on-14th-august-independence-day/
