Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar Poems

Don't say ‘yes' when you mean no to one
Or ‘no' when you intend it to be yes.
By doing so, though on an occasion,
It would amount to belying that person.
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Nala once ruled kingdom of Nishada,
With Maha Virldapuram as Capital.
Damayanti was princess and daughter
Of Vima, king of Vidarpa kingdom.
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Fighting both the sons, a father is weak.
He joins one and fight the other, hence
The best course for the father to be strong
Is when he compromises with the both.
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Some species go extinct and some survive.
Not the most intelligent or the strongest ones
Will have better chances to survive
But the ones who adapt best to changes.
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Who all are much concerned
About woman's chastity?
Her husband ranks first, no doubt.
Next come close her children,
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Life is a pursuit; the pursuit of food,
Of shelter and mate and of wealth and fame.
Love and respect are always sought after.
The path of pursuits is fed with hurdles.
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A queue is formed by more than one person,
Standing one behind the other in line,
Waiting for each one's turn to reach the point, not violating the right of others.
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‘What is religion? ', Gandhi asked of himself.

Religion is not a package of beliefs,
Nor a commercial brand or identity.
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Digestive system, excretory system,
Respiratory system, reproductive system,
Circulatory system, nervous system,
Skeletal system, muscular system,
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Money gives
Independence, ownership and security.
Money buys
Needs, comforts and luxuries.
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