Abdul Kalamji! our obeisance to your Highness
You served our Mother India with selfless devotion !
Born in the famed  temple town of  holy  Rameswaram
You became so venerable as well as exemplary for all !


In education, erudition and in terms of the highest office
You became world- renowned, nay, the pupil of the eye !
Isn’t it a fact, with your perseverance, day and night
You bagged pretty good number of recognitions !

Small children, students, for all you became God-personified
And highly respectable, though never aspired for anything !
Humility and less talk, with these twin  exceptional  qualities
You became noteworthy, and  second to none the world over !

Became a symbol of universal love and brotherhood,
A role- model  too and ever so admirable !
Became a missile man and a  popular, Peoples’ President
And above all, the  precious pearl “BHARAT RATNA” !

became a praise worthy poet and a reputed author
Extolled even by bands of  illustrious bards !
How outstanding is your poem, descriptive of mother’s love,
Can anyone read it, without tears jerking in his eyes?

None can forget your soft voice, your ever serene face
And the ever bland, captivating smile it’s wearing !
With tears of heartfelt sorrow, we submit at your feet
Rich, plentiful tributes and respectful obeisance !

O beloved Kalamji, you’ll ever shine as a rare effulgent star
Of pride in the firmament of our hearts ! our salutations !