Vishnu P. Joshi
Edison, New Jersey
Vishnu P. JoshiEdison, New Jersey |
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A Unique Footstep We Leave BehindNot a cloud in the sky, andNot a breath in the wind is life, Until the Sun pours its rays On the tiny little cells of life. Whether a bird, tree or an animal, Each of us discovers A unique space and time divided Into Past, Present, and Future. The Present is balanced Between the Past and the Future, Like a bow of an arrow, In which the creation is born. A loving arm Holds the creation, With its lips and its hungry mouth Pressed on its mother's breast. Each of us leaves behind A unique footstep in space and time, Like a castle in the sand, Built by an innocent child. |
Oh! Sweet AmericaNext to the Lord I love that land The land of liberty, the jewel of pilgrim's pride. A land; where George Washington fought, A land; where Abraham Lincoln taught Liberty, Justice, and Equality A glorious heaven, Where Japanese maples grow A land, where Irish roses blow A land; where lillies from Africa smile A land of democracy, a beauty without a spot Let the glory fill the sky, let thy freedom sing with joy Let every child happily cry, Oh! sweet America. Lord, ruler of America's mind, Before thy throne we bow our humble head; Bless America with thy infinite grace, Let this nation be the medium of thy mercy; Let this country be an instrument of thy wisdom. In war and in peace let thy mercy serve thy will Let thy might serve for justice, Equality, and Liberty. From the cliffs of the Rockies the lightning's thunder; From the banks of the Mississippi trees and birds twitter. From the shores of Florida to the mountains of Alaska Boys and girls are singing "Victory! Victory! to Thee! |
About MeI am not Robert Frost;Nor am I Langston Hughes; Just a small pebble I am From the Indian Ocean. Unlike Langston Hughes, I bathed only in the Ganges; I did not raise pyramids, I built only castles In the sands of the Indian Ocean; In those castles Little little sparrows built their nests, They dreamt Gandhi's Dream Of Justice and Equality for all. From my heary I worship INDIA For its Eastern Thoughts, and From my soul I worship America For its Democracy, Justice and Equality. |