I’m not Patriotic
I’m not Patriotic
I just gave my seat and a smile
to that grandma,
who stood in the bus.
Oh wait, also I still keep smiling,
and no flag is fluttering
over the top left square
of the biggest Book I Face.
The former smile anyway
was returned with huge interest.
I have failed in my duty
to uphold the loyalty!
I’m not Patriotic
I only helped the man,
who wore dark glasses
and held a long stick,
to cross the road.
But my bad, I didn’t
help to spread
the message of devotion
to my nation
over App, I forget Whats it.
Isn’t it a sin
Treachery akin!
I’m not Patriotic
I just picked up the poster,
torn and tattered
lying on the avenue
and dropped it into
the big green bin.
But to one’s dismay,
I forgot to display
importance of the day,
over the Line
that dictates my Time.
And so, I should whine!
I’m not Patriotic
I only turned off
the big white switch
when I had to leave
my beautiful room.
Oh but, have I
not forgotten to
restate the Chirps?
Hasn’t it proven
my unfaithfulness?
For what all I have done
holds scant meaning.
And what I haven’t done
are the blocks that build!
I have immense respect to the thoughts and actions of others. I even adore and follow many. What I have expressed here are my opinions on certain actions that i’ve seen happen.
What I intended in some of the lines above…
over the top left square
of the biggest Book I Face.
..Changing my profile picture in Facebook
over App, I forget Whats it
..Forwarding ‘Patriotic’ messages (read forward messages) over WhatsApp
Over the Line
that dictates my Time
..Facebook timeline
restate the Chirps?
..Retweet ‘Patriotic’ Tweets
Cheers
God Bless
Words & Lines 
Kaushik, great lines. 🙂 People flaunt their patriotism only on days like Independence or Republic day. For the rest of the 363 days, no body gives a heck.
You have got the real meaning of patriotism.
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Thank you 🙂 As you said patriotism is not about flaunting on few days. Doing our duties well is patriotic enough.
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