Outsourcing and technology have made India a superpower. However, they also export too many of their children, hoping for a better life for them. But what about for India and for Bengaluri?

I saw a silk flower touch a child’s face On the streets of Bangalore. There was no water for her child Progress had taken its place. I saw a youth of Bangalore Stand in queue to go to school. So she could go away to learn And return as a young fool. The rich hotels demand and prove That India is just like home To the businessmen and women Making deals on their cell phones. Will it start all over? I thought there were no more Like the ones who ravaged India And plundered Bangalore. True, the jobs are better, IT rules And my people all want more. They are smart and young, and stupid As they franchise Bangalore. I saw a cow on the Bombay road Staring at nothing, tail swatting flies. It was worried about my Bangalore And there were tears in her eyes. I have no right to challenge growth By God, we need even more. But by God, the next time I will stay And protect my Bangalore.