Poetry - 'Promise me'

By Nabendu Bhattacharyya

Like the sun

You will rise to illuminate

Lives of millions everyday

Promise me, to rise like him.

Like the kite in the sky

You will fly high above all

Against all unprecedented obstacles

Promise me, to be exemplary like it.

Like that lily in the desert

You will blossom despite bitterness

And bring joy amidst despair

Promise me, to be the symbol of humanity.

Promise me, promise me, promise me.

By Nabendu Bhattacharyya