The India of the New Millenium

Cheer up my son, buck up my boy,
You are living in 'The Land of Joy'. You go to
school where they do not teach,
In the House of God, they hatred preach. If you
have merit, you will sigh and sob,
If you are backward, you might get a job. Out of
caste, if you dare to wed,
Your kith and kin will chop your head. If you are
honest, in north or in south,
You will live from hand to mouth. If you
are wily and your means sinister,
You are likely to become a chief minister. But
remember the new maxim, my lad,
Defection is good, conversion is bad.

Many Thanks to my friend Ayush for giving me this gem. There was a footnote along with it: Contributed by G.C. Bhandari, Meerut. Great work, buddy! You truly echo my sentiments.