The Mind Reader!!

A fish from Ganga And a fish from Yamuna Were friends very close They lived together all day long And swam far from their home. Once it happened so The fire of competition flared in both - I’m pretty, Oh! I’m pretty. They fought all day long in vain And saw a turtle lying in the sand Enjoying the winter’s Sun The fish went near him, greeted and said, Who of us is prettier than the other? They steady minded learned turtle Shaking his head said – O! fish from Ganga you’re pretty O! fish from Yamuna you too are pretty Both of your claims is valid. Hearing this they shouted in disgust - Did we fight all day in vain? Tell us clearly justice favors whom? Shall I disclose the truth? Asked the aged turtle shaking his neck. - You’re pretty fish from Ganga - You’re pretty fish from Yamuna But in comparison to you both I’m the one who is more prettier Look at my soft flexible glass like neck Look at my back like a banyan tree Look at my eyes like glittering gems

Tears roll down my eyes As I watch the once called Golden Bird The land I love, the land I live in Yes! It is my dream, it is my India The land of Rama and Buddha Is now so pitiable That people read about it like a fable People who once sacrificed themselves for others Are turning blood thirsty We climb the ladder of prosperity But humanity has become a taboo We fight shouting caste and creed Though my friends we’re of the same breed Others laugh as our color fades Which once sparkled with blues and jades Open your eyes and join your hands To save the nation from selfish hands God will help you night and day If you confess to your faults today Come, work hard, work humanely To bring back to life the Golden Land Before it turns into stones and sand. Created on August 15, 1996