Author Dr S Padmapriya

His Excellency DR.A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM (A tribute to our beloved 'Missile Man') Published in 'Poet' By S.Padmapriya The King is the King, His empire stretches far and wide, Omnipresent in minds and hearts, Omnipotent encompassing all, He commands hearts, From atop his Raisina Throne. He does not brandish weapons, Towards none he bears ill will, He rules with his intellect, Combined with childlike gentleness, He is a man with a mission, A developed and fearless India is his vision. His vocation is science and technology, Kindness and integrity is his methodology, Poet, writer, scholar, scientist, He is many men in one 'Vision 2020', 'Wings of Fire', His ideas prolific pour strength, Igniting the minds of his countrymen. How many hurdles, Must have been crossed, To reach this zenith? Undoubtedly, an infinite! He overcomes trials every minute, His calm smiling face burying all of it. His words and deeds, Is forever etched in our mi

 The Breaking of the Bastille Long ago, The Bastille was broken; Out emerged warriors of freedom, Chanting, ‘liberty, equality, fraternity’. Years later, Terror has struck human hearts! Humans live half-dead, And sleep half- alive; Fear is rampant here and there, Fear must be trampled, everywhere. Let us strive to reach heights, phenomenal, Making lives, sensational, Dreams come true, It takes dreams to make the truth happen. God, grant us fairy wings, A nectar- soaked soul to break unholy rings, Let us harness our creative sensibilities, Bring to suppressed people - an opportunity, To live with dignity. Happy must be young minds, Eternal joy is what it must find. Happiness is full of sensibility, Sorrow must become impossibility. We will reach our destination, A destination Worthy of inspiration! Some men can chain bodies, Who can chain the spirits? The spirits are always free! They will fly to the destination of their dreams, Screaming with maddening joy, Celebrating with stupefying