India 2
A place hardly understood, a people oft thought little good
By folks with minds made of wood, not perceiving things as they are.
Those that are humbled, and on Indian life have stumbled
Have oftentimes grumbled about this land from afar.
They have noticed starvation, heat, dust and deprivation;
Have had little inclination to know the place with minds ajar.
With an inbuilt duality, India has a distinct personality;
It stands up to a reality that stretches the mind to limits far.
This country can be contemporary, or unchanging if necessary;
Claiming that all is temporary, and that things nothings are.
With gates open to everyone, none is too bad under the sun;
Multiculturalism is fun; for people in India all are at par.
Come to India to awaken, let all your doubts be shaken;
For God’s sake don’t be mistaken, about who Indians really are.
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I understand that the Indian government is considering closing the Taj Mahal to tourism because of the continual degradation by traffic and air pollution. Since the Taj Mahal is one of the greatest draws for Indian tourism, that would be a shame. It would also be a shame if one of the world's wonders would crumble into dust or ruin like I saw of Ramses II's temple in Memphis. It is a two edge sword: both presenting and preserving such wonders to the world.
Ron
Ron