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Poem: I Am Himachal, I Will Win Again

Retired IGP Himanshu Misra writes a poem for Outlook on Himachal Pradesh.

Procession of Gods on Kullu Dussehra festival, Himachal Pradesh, India, 1982
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My voice booms, I will sing again?
I am Himachal, will win again.

Hurt but not shaken
Worried but not beaten?
With strong affection, will foster love again?
I am Himachal, will win again.

Introspecting and the best is expected?
No backing off, my patience is tested?
Pride is high, will get my glory again?
I am Himachal, will win again.?

Will set up ravaged homes and nurture shattered dreams?
Task is difficult but will crush the destruction regime?
My warmth is comforting, will make friends again?
I am Himachal, will win again.?

Courage is rocklike and intentions sturdy
Resolve to restore nature is nothing but steady?
My purpose is lofty, will follow a virtuous reign
I am Himachal, will win again.

(Himanshu Misra is a retired Inspector General of Police, Himachal Pradesh, a writer and traveller)