Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar Poems

She didn’t turn her face but turned my phase.
She didn’t move her eyes but moved my vibes.
She didn’t slide her lips but shook my ribs.
She made me revolve her as the earth does the moon.
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You can build up reputation.
It is what others know about you.
You must build up honour,
Which is what you know about you.
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Peacock and peahen gathered under a tree.
Cocks and hens thronged in a yard.
Ganders and geese collected in a pond.
They all had their parties and merry making.
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I chose a track to walk on.
I thought it squarely safe
As it was the right track
Which pedestrians use.
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The stigma attached
To widows and divorcees
Has been removed.
Men are officious to choose them.
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#Imprisonment

You are imprisoned in the house;
I could see you without a visit.
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If you believe that this stone will save you
Then you are sure you are saved.
If you believe that this image will cure you
Then you are sure you are cured.
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I met my ex-wife incidentally.
I lent my heart for her well-being.
My wife learnt and got threatened.
Her spouse knew and got paranoid.
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No tears you had shed are salty
Like the one you would shed
When you see no tears exuding
From the eyes of your children
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