Rays Are Not Barred Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

You are beyond the reach.
I am behind the ditch.
Can we shake hands?

You are upon a tower.
I am on the floor.
Can we hear words?

You are in, door shut.
I am out, in wait.
Can we cross our glances?

You are in a cave.
A new moon night.
Can I search for you?

You are ashore.
I am with no oar.
Can I sail to you?

We are lamps, burning.
Lamps kept apart.
Their rays are yet meeting.

We are not separated
Our union is absolute.
Barrier has no fence.
5.11.2000, Pmdi