Bapu: You took a bullet for us

You took a bullet for us

Gave us freedom.


You walked alone

Millions followed.


A revolution began

Sent shock waves to the British throne.


Spoke only the truth

Practiced nonviolence.


Father of the nation

A divine soul.


We stand in ovation

Speechless and tearful.


Your spirit is not dead

It can never die.


It is in us

In every ounce of our blood.


We are billion-plus strong now

A formidable, mighty power.


We still follow your precepts

Our children mourn your death.


My words are too humble

But I still want to pay my last respects.

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