Sleep eludes me; all around a sense of loss prevails
A pure soul has exited from a body wrinkled and frail
The nation pays homage and readies itself to bid adieu
As heaven opens her doors to receive her son full of virtue
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I was a fan of this great soul. There are few like him. Selfless. He was all that you wrote in this poem. Poems like this should be in text books for all to read and remember.
Thanks for the lovely comment...we know all have to go someday but still its difficult to let go of some...my eyes are still moist...GOD HAD WALKED ON EARTH FOR SOME TIME...Thanks once again dear for the encouraging words
The poetic portrayal of the saint scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who happens to rule every Indian's heart not because of any political feats but by virtue of his down to earth personality as well as his devotion to duty and patriotism in addition to his extraordinary quality to inspire others to set and achieve lofty goals. Thanks.
A great tribute. I have read many here to this man and yours is among the best
very well written and touching