Be Beauty Conscious Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Loosely plaited, you are homely.
Tightly plaited, you are tiny.
Without plait, if just thrown over
Behind, you are catchy.

Light in colour and thick in fabrics,
You are good in all saris.
You shine in gold but dull in pearl.
Wear studs small and round.

Atop all, if you have a diamond
On your nose, it will change your face.
You must be as rosy as even
After your menopause. It is my wish.
06.04.2000, Mannarghat