AN ODE TO PUNJABIYAT

The Land of five rivers-Ravi,Beas,Sutlej,Jhelum and Chenab
I am a proud Punjabi,I hail from Prosperous Punjab
Sikhism and Sufism owe to Punjab as their birthplace
We bow before the Gurus and worship Durga,Ram,Vishnu and Mahesh
For fun,pomp and show and gaiety we shout
Celebrations and Living life kingsize is what we are about
The Indian bread basket is Punjab,our state
Agriculture is prime and leaders in industrial goods we create
I am so proud I have Punjabi ethnicity
Its soil has Takshila,the world's first known University
Our Punjabi literature is filled with gems
Works of Waaris Shah and Jnanpith Winner Amrita Pritam overwhelms
Qissa of Heer Ranjha,Mirza Saahiba ,Sohni Mahiwal are world famous
Our unique feature is that we are hopelessly gregarious
We love celebrating new year Baisakhi,Lohri and Holi
Fasting on Karwa Chauth,we adore Rakhi,Dussehra ,Diwali truly
Abound with folk songs like kaala Doriya and Latthhe di Chaadar,
Foot tapping Boliyan,Gidda and Bhangra is a wonder
Our traditional fashion is Kurta,Lungi and Salwar Kameez
Embroidery of Phulkari patterns on dupattas is a breeze
Culinary treats of Gajar halwa,Sarson Saag ,Makke di Roti,dollops of Ghee
Everyday meals Rajma Chawal,Chhole Bhature ,Paranthas and Lassi
The community Saanjha Chulha,dining together with family and friends,
A feature most unique to Punjabis,I vow to follow this trend
I am a proud Punjabi and so are some of my mates
Its amazing Pakistani and Indian Punjabis are like duplicates
If anything great comes about Punjab,I shall support it
I shall always be a true blue Punjabi,don't you doubt a bit!!