Tricolor journey...

In school days' delight
That tricolor journey
 danced through villages 
in morning light.

In muddy paths,
 with secret jests and play
Like grandmother's
 tales of a monkey
 brigade's sway.

With feet unruly,
 beyond school, home, 
and play
No bounds held them
 on this spirited day.

Crossing lanes and settlements, 
one by one they'd stride
Like conquerors of
 some kingdom,
 hearts full of pride.

Rain-soaked mornings
 felt so dear, 
so true
In drizzling rain,
 boundaries blurred anew.

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It traced the long path
 through thorny
 village bounds
The scent of wet
 earth cast
 enchanting spells
 around.

On Independence Day,
 memories of old revived
A strong desire to march
 ahead was felt and thrived.

Patriotic songs and slogans
 stirred the air
Farmers in fields
 nearby 
were moved with
 courage rare.

With handmade
 tricolors on bamboo tips held high
Flags fluttered joyfully, 
waving across the sky.

Grandmother's tearful eyes, 
a heart with sorrow deep
Trampled British rule's dark traits,
 moving boldly ahead.

Like lions' hundredfold valor
 pierced the sky
Fearing only a misstep, 
the line might go awry

Lest they fall prey
 to the British whip's
 harsh might
Stronger than a
 headmaster's cane
 in stern light.

✍️Sudhakar Sethi, Jambeswarpur, Balasore