Ode to our forefathers
Zoroastrians (forefathers)/ Of old were as good as gold/ They believed in/ Serving humanity/ Practicing their/ Manashni, gavashni, kunashni/ But, today alas!/ With due respect/ There is/ Discrimination segregation/ Racism and bigotry.
Our forefathers/ Took pride/ In whatever they did/ By serving the community/ As well humanity/ Looked after every one’s needs/ Regardless of color, caste or creed.
If one is a staunch Zoroastrian/ Why don’t you all protest/ About the selling of Air India (our national treasure)/ Which was started by our/ Pride and joy/ Zoroastrian J. R. D. Tata!
I truly understand/ The recent protest/ Regarding the Metro/ If Zoroastrians do/ Ultimately disappear/ Who will take responsibility/ Feeding the holy fire!
Calm down and cool/ Get one’s priorities straight/ If there’s no unity/ There will be/ No Zoroastrians/ I am afraid.
FARIDA BAMJI
Canada
faridabam@gmail.com