The Disciple. Poem by Gangadharan nair Pulingat..

The old man walked out of the room
A Doctor's clinic, who attended geriatrics
The gentleman had his time of appointment
And a careful medical examination got
The doctor made all possible to find out
The faults on his aged body
Prescribed as usual the medicines required
And politely declined to accept the fee
The old man looked to the face with disbelief
The first time he met the doctor of consultation
Not to wonder, he looked him further
Where his memory tried to solve the puzzle
Here the doctor himself smiled and replied
Sir, I am your old student, and you inspired me
The motivation that you gave in time
The examinations scored well and became in the profession
I enjoy this life of a doctor, and serve better
That too the field selected is geriatrics
Where the experience is with the wise ones
Who had swam across the life for many years
Here I meet people with different problems
The little patience I offer to them make wonders.