DEDICATED TO THE GREAT MALAYALAM POET 'MAHAKAVI* P KUNHIRAMAN NAIR'.
My prostrations are unto thee,
Oh! pleasant mother earth, I leave thy inn-
Herewith I return my keys.
Thanks for all the dales and kindly lease.
My reflections are unto thee,
Dear mother earth, I am on my sojourn.
Herewith I leave behind my decades-
Missions and mansions.
Take care of the winds.
My heart is for thee,
Loving mother, I am closing the door.
Herewith I leave behind a cartload-
My memories and dreams.
Take care of the springs.
My prayful thoughts unto thee,
Oh good earth, I miss thee forever.
Herewith I return my season ticket-
Alight from my train.
Adieu for thy selfless love,
Thanks for all the pastures of life.
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Mahakavi* - Means 'Great Poet' - a title usually given to outstanding poets.
Ravi Panamanna
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