Vasanthi Papu

The night is chill, deep and dark,
All rapt and serene though not me.
A little pigeon cuddling in the bark,
Beside its mother proves its glee.
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A pretty little girl stood under a tree
And let her mind wander free.
She battled to expel her endless pain;
But all her efforts ended in vain.
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Teachers with a unique teaching style
Will ever be remembered not for a while.
With a zealous spirit and readiness to strive
They keep the light in us burning alive.
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O Lord! My Heavenly Father! It’s me again;
Who invoke you for some great gain.
Here I place a mammoth plea for my mate,
Shower your blessings and alter her fate.
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AN EARNEST PRAYER
O Lord! My Lord! With folded hands and bent knees it's me again,
One evil force with all its might has wrapped this vast domain.
The prince and the pauper are entangled alike with its demon's rein
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MIRROR AND MAN
O Mirror! Proudly you adorn the wall
And reflect the outward image of all.
Be it a crowned head or slave you don't mind
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WISDOM OF LIFE
Life is too complicated to confront;
Often misconceived from what is meant.
Comrades may wait to pull you down;
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The Destiny Of Man
She was once a lady of hope and cheer
Moving around with no signs of fear.
Life was honey with her loving spouse
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RISE UP, MY LITTLE BOY
Lo! My little boy, don't you hear my call?
If you still hold sloth you are sure to fall.
Are you born merely to rest and rust?
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REAP WHAT YOU SOW
When the tyrant walked in the chief town
Men were forced to greet and bow down.
Some held flags with the logo of spears,
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