GANDHI JAYANTHI

    

Had a dream and met an orphan who told me his personal story! 

He's born in India, family migrated to Africa to work in a factory, 

Lost his parents in an accident, adopted by an American couple, 

Moved to USA to live, without even knowing his date of birth? 

 

His parents used to call him 'Baby', he remembers no other name?

His foster parents changed it as 'Bob' and lent him their surname! 

Lost his identity but their humanity made him free and keep alive?

He was grateful for their kindness and love for him as their son! 

 

He could not celebrate his own birthday till he was grown up!

Started celebrating many birth days throughout the whole year 

At different dates for great people and their national holidays,

Thinking one of them is his 'own birthday' to have fun and enjoy?

 

A few birthdays of great leaders of these nations he knew well,

Who dedicated their lives to serve their countries and humanity?

To secure Liberty, Democracy, Fraternity, Equality as our rights,

Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and John F Kennedy!

                                                                                            

Many special days each year; New year day, Independence day  

Republic Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Remembrance Day et al.

The family gets together to celebrate these days with their friends! 

Really a big celebration tomorrow and wanted us to join them all?'

 

Just realized it's NOT dream it's true; 2nd Oct is a memorable day!

Past several years, we do celebrate 'Gandhi Jayanthi' to remember 

' Father of Indian Nation' for his sacrifices for the whole humanity!

You're most welcome to join and celebrate the wonderful birthday? 

                                JAI HIND.

Dr C K Krishnaswamy(UK)