The great king passed away
Leaving the kingdom in grief
His mortal body laid to rest
Next day the king was hailed
His heir apparent being crowned…
The disciple then asked the sage:
What’s left behind?
Of one who leaves this stage?
His Name; mused the sage:
Will live long through an Age!
3rd May 2010
Kesav Venkat Easwaran
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