Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar Poems

The child, after the study hour,
Is set free
To play at its will.
Its tension diffused.
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You just watch the play.
Why don’t you play?
If at all you play,
You do as a goalkeeper only.
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The brave reign over slaves;
Slaves submit to the brave.
The strong prevail on the weak;
The weak succumb to the strong
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To love the dearest
Is an utmost pleasure.
To be loved in turn
Is still more a pleasure.
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Many, many women
I elicited response from,
In the course of my journey
But I firmly had faith
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Thought of love,
Its events and progress,
And pitfalls if any,
He or she must have
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! Womanliness

Observing without
Being observed
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Man lives by eyes.
Woman lives by ears.
He thrives by sacrifice.
She lives with her wiles.
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Young I grew
When I got her company.
Younger I became
When she gave me company.
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To me,
Some are nothing,
Some are pleasing,
Some are tempting
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