Ravi Panamanna Poems

A twinkling star glided unto me
Like thy enchanted look.
A flood of moonlight
Swept over me
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His gentle character has always impressed me very much. My humble tribute to this Savant of Peace. This is an offhand poem composed directly on the computer. Date of composition 03/04/2005 on the very day he expired) .
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From the pastures of life,
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Among the bowers
She made her nest.
Among the branches
She made her peaceful days.
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Every Easter reminds us of the spirit of the holy cross. Let us imbibe the spirit and live peacefully and harmoniously.
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Leaves are falling
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Wars are fought-
In the name of races,
Religion, power, and fortresses,
For kingdoms and expansion,
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(While addressing our old teachers, say at an Old Students' Meet, what can we really offer at the lotus feet of them but these verses filled with a sense of reverence and gratitude) ?

Respected Sirs,
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At night
When she unveils her body,
A fragrance fills the air,
He is into the coolest springs.
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Every festive season
He arrived with his toys and balloons.
For so many decades
He had been a common appearance.
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If you add
Sorrows and happiness
The sum becomes the human life.
If you subtract
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(When the body of a loco piolet is taken from his quarters, he makes a last whimsical look at his own life) .
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As my body passes the gate,
A long whistle is heard.
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