The Memorable Day Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Today is a day to remember;
A day to recur in a slumber.
You were very much there
As you had been told earlier
I would come there to see you,
The Onum two days away though.
A great concession, indeed.

On your way to the work place
I met you to your surprise
And left with you in private
My papers of verses of you,
The edited version with some new.
A marvelous response, indeed.

On my pretext-visit to the work place
A little later, you lent me warmth
In your talks and looks
Assuring from that you haven’t
Been offended by my act a little ago.
A reassuring love, indeed.

Time and space didn’t dry our love.
In the absence of those who know
Us well, how light you were and
What nonsense we spoke!
Well written on your face was
That you enjoyed my presence.
A fountain of essence, indeed

Little had I thought when I came to you
That you would be present, as told, to see me
Or you would be willing to encourage
My connections by accepting my love songs.
Such was the case, indeed.
26.08.2004