Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar Poems

Viruses feed on man;
Fungi feed on man;
Worms and flies feed on
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A cow’s mouth is held unclean
But not so is its udder.
A dog’s jaw is held unclean
But not so is the hunted
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If man had no eyes
Where is the beauty of woman?
If there is no woman
What is the use of man’s eyes?
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Deprivation of meat is no a pain
To one who has never tasted it.
Deprivation of wine is no a pain
To one who has never sipped it.
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Painlessness is happiness.
Absence of fear is peacefulness.
Pleasure is something different.
Pleasure of sex is its peak.
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Each deity has some devotees,
Some of whom might be well off,
and ascribe their getting fortunes
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If one has cheated once, he is guilty.
If one has cheated you more than once
Other than you who can be guilty?
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If one has cheated once, he is guilty.
If one has cheated you more than once
Other than you who can be guilty?
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Any woman, once you have owned
Is since then your old Chestnut
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