Friendships Across Faiths Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Raman is friendly with Rahman,
Who in turn friendly with Raman.
Raman byes rice from Rahman's shop;
Rahman hires taxi Raman owns.
They know they're from different faiths
But not conscious of it in deals.

Hindu stalwarts want followers.
Muslim radicals want adventures.
Ramans and Rahmans raise no voice
Against them, in whom they find shields.
Disown stalwarts and radicals,
And restore friendships across faiths.
29.02.2020

Is transfer of bureaucrats a punishment?
Is resignation of ministers a slap?
People believe so and give their rulers
Licence to sustain corruption across.
29.02.2020