I Have A Dream...

Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for the abundance of positive energy today.

It is the 50th year of Dr. King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, and even though half a century has elapsed, the powerful words of this brilliant orator still exude the same influence and motivation as before.

Come to think of it, isn’t there a raw power in the words, “I have a dream”? I felt it especially as I read through his speech this morning.

I just love listening to powerful orators who motivate and inspire, and I must say that I was roused by the powerful words of this timeless orator, who filled me with hope and goodness — not to mention a wonderful burst of energy. I know I am just an insignificant, common citizen of this nation, but that doesn’t stop me from dreaming and hoping… for better days to come.

I dream that one day we will be living in a corruption-free land, where people are not influenced in any manner by money, fame or any other such criteria.

I dream that one day we will enjoy democracy in its truest form and will be led by educated and enterprising leaders who will take our nation to pinnacles of glory.

I dream that one day my country will not be divided on the basis of caste, creed, colour, sex, religion or political affiliation.

I dream that one day all Indians will respect each other’s rituals and religions and live happily in tolerance.

I dream that one day we will learn to value and adhere to the laws of the land.

I dream that one day women will be treated with respect and will not be looked upon as mere objects of man’s lust.

I dream that one day my country will be self-sufficient in its agricultural produce and that my countrymen will never go hungry.

I dream that one day our children will respect nature and its bounty, and replenish this land with the greenery it deserves.

It is my hope. It is my faith.

That one day, the future will be ours.

But instead of dreaming alone, why don’t we make it a collective dream and steadily work towards it?

Join me in my dreams… United, we can!