Shattered Dynasties

Awaken, oh slumbering countrymen!
And let not the sword
Of ignorance slaughter you.
Let the pride of unity
Be etched in our minds forever,
And the shackles of hatred
Be released by limitless love.

We were gifted with a bountiful land-
Our beloved India.
She was our dauntless teacher,
Gallant mother, and valiant leader.
We dedicated our lives to free her
From the manacles of captivity,
And yet, we fell prey
To the folly of wisdom.
We severed a portion of
Our glorious past,
And let ourselves be blinded
By promises that never were.

The flame of hate was kindled
In our hearts that day,
And is now blazing,
Scarring our bodies and minds.
Let us now arise from the
Ashes of war,
As one country.
Let us shatter
The ice curtain away,
For we are all the children
Of one mother- Mother India.