Nation Building

Nation Building

  

One must grab what he can, even when time is tight,
Other tasks demand great, yet the effort must ignite.
Self-composition is an art one must cultivate & hone,
To make the best of available, and stand on your own.

 

Time slips by swiftly, surely is beyond one’s control,
But can strive to compensate & make himself whole.
People are in holiday mood, wait for events to wind,
But work waits for none, but efficiency must be grind.

 

Man is a peculiar creature, only survives by his work,
Yet he shirks his duties & often loses valuable in hand.
Arrives at work late, takes breaks and leaves too soon,
Doing the bare minimum, never breaks his full bloom.

 

We do not sacrifice enough, just do merely to get by,
And fail to see the bigger picture of selves or even try.
Efficiency is prized, but we often fall short in the race,
Laziness holds us back often from fulfilling our place.

 

India is a growing nation, resourced with human might,
Vast in human resource, strong in body, sight and fight.
Still, the right perspective is what we all must develop,
For our great nation’s future, we must all rise & step up.

 

We can’t afford defeatism & inaction in this dear land,
Our duties are straight  - each one must take a stand.
There must be no useless excuses or games to play,
Now we must contribute to India’s growth every day.

 

I don’t want to blame anyone, but the reality is clear,
With just bit more effort, surely progress is only near.
It’s not about the resources or the lack of skill & time,
But must affirm choose to work, putting in the climb.

 

When more can be done with just a little extra push,
Just laziness & complacency must not make us rush.
We’re here for a greater purpose, to fulfil noble task,
Let’s rise to the challenge unitedly, & not simply ask.

 

Many small nations, few in number, wealth or size,
Have achieved great heights, & reached the skies.
It’s the synergy of Nation’s people, united in cause,
That breaks down all barriers, and rewrites the laws.

 

Learn that our minds & bodies are not just for own,
But for a bigger purpose, for the nation to be shown.
Nation-building is a duty, mission we must embrace,
We must act wisely and swiftly and work with grace.

 

As citizens, workers & officers, we must expedite,
Then planned tasks will accomplish & elevate fate.
The projects we engage in will support people grow,
Creating good citizens near, with the minds aglow.

 

We must guide our youth to target for the far sky,
Teach them to question, think scientifically, & to try.
By doing so, we definitely will build a nation proud,
And in the overall process, can raise all the crowd.

 

What ultimately is true progress, & how do we gain?
When our citizens are honest, and free from disdain.
As families care each other, compassion at the core,
Striving to better themselves, and those they adore.

 

Vices like greed, hate, anger, pride, lust must fade,
As we embrace superior virtues that’ll never trade.
When we aim to progress, with our hearts aligned,
A world turns of shared success, kindness defined.

 

Abundant poverty & struggle will soon pass away,
With hard work is in picture, dignity leads the way.
Work becomes a worship, valued, serene in its art,
And even our small contribution will play a big part.

 

A higher living standard for all must be our goal,
All citizens - rich or poor, must realize the whole.
If we remain backward, deprived of basic rights,
Progress will remain distant, far from our sights.

 

As people develop, they seek the higher ground,
In the courses they take, new opportunities found.
Through sincere efforts, we pave the road ahead,
Many will grow, and others will too follow instead.

 

We’re facilitators at present, but it is just a stage,
Our efforts will leave big legacies, for future age.
Feelings will live on, in hearts of those we touch,
For through our industry, the world will be much.

 

At times, work may seem just a home bill to pay,
But think of the struggles one took along the way.
Many are unemployed, seeking chances we hold,
 We must value the opportunity, & future it unfolds.

 

Though frustration may arise, we must find peace,
And learn to manage emotions, let the rage cease.
Work even though it may feel like an ordinary task,
It will bring us forward, if we accept with no mask.

 

Admittedly beyond work, we all have lives to live,
Family, friends, relations, sports & dreams to give.
 But it is not just routine, but imbues a greater plan,
For in pursuit of a grander purpose, we truly stand.

 

We need vacation times so as to relax & reflect,
On the very projects we do, & the lives we select.
Through brief breaks, we find the strength to rise,
And pursue grander purposes beyond the skies.

 

A wise man must strive for the higher ground,
He is to serve the world, with duties profound.
Through the blood and sweat, we must support,
The cause of the Cosmos, of which we’re part.

 

It’s not just the personal gains we usually seek,
But the future of humanity, and for every unique.
Our efforts must be honest, selfless, and true,
To build a benign future that will shine through.

 

Service to great nation brings a sense of pride,
As humanity grows,  we all stand side by side.
Through hard work, sincerity, sacrifice, and toil,
We can contribute to the soil, and help it uncoil.

 

The sweet taste of accomplishment will be ours,
As we labor for something that truly empowers.
The people will appreciate our efforts and care,
And our legacy will live on always, everywhere.

 

 

Pawan Kumar,

15th November, 2024, Friday, Time 11.46 P.M. (Night)

(From my Berhampur (Odisha) Dairy 25th October 2023, Wednesday)