Roots

by Prof. R. K. Bhushan

Respect for the roots
always uprooted my feet
in the world.

And I remain
uprooted even today;
but the roots,
still stronger,
keep me rooted
into the greener,
fresher and fairer
regions.

No loss could ever
trample my spirits-
richer I grow,
immeasurably,
with the wealth
of strong roots
and
traditions radiant.