by Sudakshina Bhattacharjee
Samosas, bhajis and pakoras,
Come join me in this chorus-
Black, Brown, Yellow or White,
Let’s Wish for Bliss, Love and Light!
Chilli, turmeric and coriander,
Spicy, yummy curry powder;
Mix these up and great tastes you get,
Where are we from? Does this matter yet?
Oh members of any diaspora-
Let’s embrace our unique aura!
We’re born somewhere, bred in another
Different cultures pervade and smother.
Pick and choose what you believe in,
It’s mutual respect that’s worth achieving.
We’re all different, we’re all unique,
Accept this people-don’t be weak!
Samosas, bhajis and pakoras,
Come join me in this chorus-
Black, Brown, Yellow or White,
Let’s Wish for Bliss, Love and Light!
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ABOUT THE POET ~
Sudakshina was born and raised in west London and had moved to Calcutta, India for further schooling, when she was twelve. She came back to London to pursue a BA Honors degree in New Media Journalism with Film & TV Studies from Thames Valley University and graduated in 2005. Aside from lecturing in journalism and psychology at further and higher education colleges, Sudakshina writes poems and articles for various print and online magazines and websites. Five of her poems have also been published in anthological books too (By United Press and Forward Press), She is married to a dental surgeon and lives in the UK and India. You can read Sudakshina's published poems on her blogsite: https://sudakshinakina.wordpress.com/sudakshinas-poetry
Last updated August 08, 2015