Professor We Confer Poem by Noor Othman

In one afternoon while seated in my office
I had a surprise visit by 3 beautiful ladies
They said “Prof, could you recite a poetry pleaaase”!
“For this auspicious day but sorry at this short notice”
 
Hmmmm I said “My creative idea is not on my command”
“It comes and goes and sometimes don’t come for months”
“Lots of stuff I need to do, I said in a grump”
I gave all kinds of excuses not to oblige to their demand!

Many days later, still no ideas came to mind
I scratched my head the light bulb was still blind
A thought came “Why my brain is in such a bind”?
I guess a break I need in order to unwind….
 
Then I took a short trip to Cambodia…..
Surprisingly I felt afresh soon thereafter
Hopefully now my brain would not falter
I need to complete this piece before the hour……….

To you my 3 professor chums
Kamaruddin, Rosline and, Hasnan
You’ve long waited, the day has now come
Enjoy the moment, the light and the drum

First; to you Kamar….

For 40 years now you have been my pal
You have not changed not much at all
I have grown sideways, you remain small
Your personality I admire, from then till now
 
Since you stayed in beautiful India
I notice you have lots of creative idea
It must be the bryani rice and the dosa!
And the shower of love from your wife Shima!

Now to you Hasnan….
 
The next 2 verses are my take of you
Same dept we are, yet of you I’ve not much clue
To me, you are a thinking man through and true
Your words are wise indeed, especially when issues abrew
 
You’re the kind of person we want to confide
Should we have some problems in our hide
Good advice we know you could provide
Your listening skill is very much our pride

Finally for you Rosline…

What a beautiful name you have my dear
You are beautiful now and beautiful before
Your ever-smiling face would bring a cheer
We want to always be within your sphere
 
I see you as a person with no problems
How you manage to handle stress is awesome!
Everything is easy to you, nothing is bothersome
Like the morning spring and the flowers in autumn

To the 3 ladies who came to see me
Have I done the job to satisfactory degree?
Can I now go and enjoy the day?
Like everyone else who are here today?

This poem was recited at professorial lectures of my 3 profesor friends