Mahatma Gandhi

To the route moved those two legs;

took the same path millions of steps.

Looked those two eyes, whatever spot

sight of millions set to that same dot.  

He fought using his peace weapons

and dared to turn barrels of canons.

Led his country to independence

inspired peace and non-violence.

Leading numerous peaceful agitations

battled for the freedom of his nation.

During world war too, he spread peace

saying by blood shed no one could please.

Unfinished was his war, his mission

till existed poverty, poor habitation.

Carried on the battle, for eradication

of illiteracy, hatred and evil traditions.

He fought for rights of the women,

against child marriage, their coercion, 

‘purdah’ system, widow’s oppression;

self reliant, peaceful, democratic nation.

For his mother he had immense love

the mother India and mother of own.

Dedicated his life discovering the path

of truth, adherence to truth he taught.

Influenced - not only the Indian public

but leaders like Martin Luther king,

Mandela,  Steve Biko, James Lawson

of his theories and the peace missions.

The magic beheld by that super person

his determination, his love to everyone;

Gandhi attracted to him whole population  

his ‘Satyagrah’ forced Britisher’s expulsion.

The two arms were so strong; powered with

strength of non violence, peace and truth.

Not only won a battle but gave to the world

a vision; the great believer of truth and God.