Does my concept of nationhood and citizenship
Conflict with my Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism
Or for that matter
My atheism, agnosticism

Does it overlap seamlessly without blurring the boundaries
Or does it accentuate the borders
Making them distinct, unbreachable
Irreconcilable, impassable

Which comes first
Which second
Or does one coalesce into the other
Creating a medley all its own

Did religion create man
Or did man create religion
Is being a human more important
Than the tenets of a nation

Or should I just listen to my heart
And let all else follow suit
For the religion of humanity
To nurture my concept of identity

For finally, I who I am
Defines my relationship with my country
And outlines the boundaries of my religion
Granting me my individuality in a sea of diversity

Subir Chakraborty / 25th April 2019