Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar Poems

I carried him on my shoulder,
Held him by hand to schools,
And led him through the puddles.
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Life energy present in the plant cells
Imbibes elements and build live matter.
Elements in the earth and carbon in air
Are converted into living matter.
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This shrine a saint visited, I was told.
With the generated spirit, I worshipped.
This lady is a Miss World, , I was told.
With the generated passion, I liked.
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People prayed for salvation.
People prayed to wipe the sins.
People prayed for fortunes.
Now praying is a fancy.
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To possess a figure
Is not so important
As to reveals one’s parts
To become an actress.
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There is no universal law
Equally applicable to all:
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One cannot but see or hear.
One cannot but smell or taste.
One cannot but feel the weather.
One does these without wages.
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Don’t dress to show your wealth.
Don’t dress with much costume.
Don’t sink in jewelry.
Your body must communicate.
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Tom bullied Ram to tell about Jane,
That led to the murder of Jane soon.
Ram was also sentenced with Tom.
What would the jury do if he were Ram?
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I kissed her child as she expected.
I praised my host as he expected.
I praised his work as I am supposed.
They wanted to be fooled so I did.
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