Parkalam - A Tribute

Parkalam in Tamil is similar to Au revoir in French i.e, farewell till we meet again. To one of India's finest teachers and ex-President of India,[‪#‎DrAPJAbdulKalam‬](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/drapjabdulkalam?source=feed_text&story_id=929655183757353), - here is our simple tribute titled -

Parkalam ...

Like a colossus you did stride Across the country and nations far and wide. As you move onwards, the galaxy to ride In anguished voices, we say, Parkalam, Sir, Parkalam

Igniting minds with great foresight Inspiring us to dream and hold them tight Your words set us afire, gave wings to strive To always think and do, by all humans right. As we now, watch you launch your last flight, In hushed voices, we say Parkalam, Sir, Parkalam

At ease with King and commoner alike At peace only when easing another’s plight You taught us, in our nation, to take pride And to true leadership, opened our eyes With hopes that at distant shores ,we’ll surely meet With tears that speak of deepest grief, In one voice, today, we say Parkalam, Sir, Parkalam -- by Susanna Sunil