Former Indian Prez Shri Apj Abdul Kalam Poem by Dr John Celes

A village lad from coastal Tamilnad
A simple man with humble beginnings
A pious soul not lured by earthly things
A role-model to children round the globe
A dreamer who rose to India’s top slot
A workaholic who led austere life
A genius in space aeronautics
An engineer par excellence in ken
An awardee of prestigious awards
A patriot who loved his land Bharat
An individual who loved his profession
A famous son of sacred Indian soil
A scholar who was India’s missile man
A President of India, popular most
An advisor who taught children to dream
A pacifist who strengthened India’s skies
A moralist of caliber so high
A muslim who respected every faith
A gentleman who was exemplary
A priceless gem of Indian origin
A spirit indomitable beloved
A technocrat who made the country proud
A gold-etched page in Indian history books
A character of matchless, timeless mould
A sculptor who chiseled aeronautics
A mind which pioneered India’s defence
A heart humane friendly and spreading cheer
A genome that the world envies always
A megastar that lights India’s night skies

‘May his soul rest in peace in the Almighty God! ’
Most lovingly dedicated to the great being
(Late) Shri APJ Abdul Kalam, former Indian Prez
By Dr. Prof. A.Celestine Raj Manohar, ex-Dean, IRT PMC&H
Copyright by Dr John Celes 26-07-2015