Independence? Really?

 

Here's a reality check.

Let me dive you into the ocean of specificities-

On 15th August 2025,

It's India's 79th independence day.

Well,

It seems like we were freed from Britishers just to get caged by our own people.

Not the behind-the-bar types cage,

But rather, 

The one that provides you but with tax, 

with manipulation, 

with drama.

Justice is provided,

But only when the person finally bleeds to death.

Income is given,

But only when employees lick their boss's feet.

Promotions are given,

But on bet of body, money, or links.

Meal is provided,

But Lavish cuisines for rich,

And Dry infected food for poor.

Water is supplied,

At some places with high rates,

At some places, it's a draught,

While others its purely impure in name of greed.

Survival is there,

But only if you keep your eyes blind,

Ears deaf,

Mouth mute.

Relationships are present,

But valued only on basis of statuses.

Honesty is there,

But only to be targeted brutally by the falsification. 

Loyalty is seen,

But buried and tangled with deception.

Politicians are there,

But only to showcase at the front,

And fill up the banks at the back.

Criminals are there,

But they get bailed faster than a forest caught under fire.

Accidents do occur,

But treatment is expensive than death.

You say constitution?

That's a joke, 

Not implemented until bloody roits occur.

If you raise voice,

You suffer. 

If you raise eyes,

You burn.

If your hands write,

They are latched off.

If your ears hear,

You're under pressure.

The pressure to behold the justice, 

the truth, the corruption and the deception.

I believe behind curtains, 

everyone's a killer.

Of the country,

Of the countrymen,

Of the justice,

Of the purity.

And every killer is a brother to the other,

Hiding truths,

Hiring lies.

Well, I'm just a citizen,

A commoner,

Just like you.

Asking a common question;

Where really does independence lie?

Tell me it's independence when there isn't so called blind justice,

Tell me it's independence when a family can be carefree for their females,

Tell me it's independence, 

When politicians work on real issues,

Not under the limelight of fights with each other.

Tell me it's independence when we are free to live, to breathe, to voice out on are own.

Not as the puppet by others.

~Himzy

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