A Humane Doctor

Short introduction about the poem:       

                                                      

The poem has been penned to eulogise the physician- Dr. G.Viswanatham who involved in various philanthropic activities to remain a unique benefactor to several beneficiaries. He served the people of Trichy and neighbouring districts in a laudable manner.

                                                                                                      

I was not a poet,

But Thy virtues made me a poet

I can’t believe                     

Thou could not be a human

Thou could be God

Thy medical service produces humane doctors

Yet the doctors are not equal to Thee and Thy glorious service

They can follow Thy path

Thy service nullified the meanings

Of words: pessimism, orphans and destitute

Thy optimism obliterated pessimists’ pessimism

Thy iron-will strengthened our will

Thy simplicity simplified Thy simple service

Thy magnanimity magnified Thy mettle and manners

We can’t bid adieu

For Thou always dwell in us

Thou are inseparable from us

We know, to serve the inhabitants of heaven,

Thou had a mission with a vision to visit Heaven

Thy love towards every creature

Surprises and surrenders us at Thy feet

Thou had been our visible Almighty

Thy innings as a humanitarian

Might have envied even other Gods

Being rich by birth is great

But becoming rich by hard work is greater

Thou became our God, not by legacy

But by Thy impeccable service and umpteen virtues

Even Thy journey to Heaven

Purified our thoughts and deeds

To get Thy glimpse in Heaven

Thou were precious to Thy beneficiaries during Thy golden period

Thou are a sine qua non even during Thy post-golden period

Achievers find a place in history by their incredible feat

But Thou are a creator of History

By Thy sacred service and bounteous benevolence

Dr.GVN, Thou are everything to us