Spirit Of Chennai Poem by Umasree Raghunath

Amidst the flow of water all around
The sea of humanity surged into action
As the floods raised above our heads
Young minds and old gems joined together
Volunteering is no more a business of few
It became the blood line of our Chennai
Food, clothing, huts, books, everything
Washed away with the piled dirt of the land
With that we washed away the negative thoughts
Of religion or caste, rich or poor, old or young
Our only motto was to serve, was to arise
Again amidst the storms that lashed us
Thousands lost their homes and livelihood
Shelters opened up to rescue and revive
Army, Police, City Corporation, Air force
Hospitals, Temples & Mosques, Homes
Everything was for everyone just to survive
Despite the odds, people rushed to work
We moved places to keep us the client delight
What may come, Chennai will stand tall
The spirit of Chennai is here to stay
For long, for all and for happily ever after!