Sallem Sinai would have played the shehnoi
On the night of midnight freedom
With the midnight children
During the tryst with destiny,
Indian declaration of independence,
People bursting fire-crackers,
Freedom fighters and politicians all gleeful,
Making declarations,
But waiting too hold conferences later
Inclusive of all the midnight children
Supposed to be with telepathic powers.
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