Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar Poems

The name given to you at birth
Is the epitome of parents’ love.
To replace it with a fancy one
Is the symptom of ingratitude.
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Saying ‘I like you but…’
She means ‘I don’t like you.’
‘But’ is minus that multiplies
All the pluses into minus.
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I was alone in the womb;
I shall be so in the tomb.
In between I’m desperate
To seek company of men. Why?
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All quarries answered by you,
What you get is not confidence.
For any quarries thrown,
Being ready is confidence.
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No one will die for you;
No one will die instead of you.
Restrict your trust.
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Reflection earns you wisdom;
Knowledge earns you wisdom;
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Slavery cannot be wiped out
As long as there are men around women.
Rivalry cannot be ruled out
As long as there are men around women.
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A good bed bought at a high cost
Cannot ensure you a sound sleep.
A cute bride brought for a high wealth
Cannot assure you her full love.
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Either you speak or I shall;
Don’t let the silence speak.

Either you say or I shall;
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The sense of control is withdrawn
Where faith is deeply rooted.
Strengthened will be the belief
That things will move as they will
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