RIP The Nation's True Friend

RIP Dr A P J Abdul Kalam

You truly deserve a grand salaam

You surely didn't want to leave any student

But even the heavens need you, Mr People's President

Abdul Kalam aboard INS Sindhurakshak
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Ingenious as a scientist; as a teacher, uncanny

You piloted the Prithvi and ignited the Agni

At heart, a poet who loved birds and trees

The Missile Man of India -- an apostle of peace

Armed with a smile and a humble demeanour

You created amongst the youth a new vigour

Undeterred by poverty, you lived with zest

You set up GenY on Developed India's quest

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An inspiration to Indians, you'll always remain

We promise that we'll carry on in the same vein

Serving the humanity with full dedication

Realize your dreams and bring glory to the nation

This poem is, but, a small little ode

To a person who'd be working in his current abode

Secular to the core, a teacher till the end

I bow down to you, the nation's true friend

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PS
Happy Friendship Day everyone!
Let us continue to be inspired by this great man and work towards a developed India and a wonderful world!