Leprosy is his life

Leprosy is his life

Where social stigma was rife

Spanning Thirumanee

Chingleput and Poonamallee

 

A world without this scourge

With his generous attitude

Battling for a cure to emerge

He keeps his quietude

 

Leprosy is his life

WHO was his dream come true

Travelling with an ambition to pursue

Fighting for a better life

 

His actions speak louder than words

His words few and far between

But he gets his message across

Ensuring the mission to be seen

 

In Asia, Africa and the world

Travelling around the world

In nations known, unknown and strange Planted the seeds for change

 

In his relentless quest for betterment

His routine is set like a metronome

In his retirement to be spent

Many a project out of home

 

Helps all to get an education

Strives for a better life they deserve

Wants to make India a better nation

Of its great peoples to preserve

 

Harmony among peoples of all faith

Loves to promote good relations

Among all peoples in good faith

And peace among relations

 

Twice a year the tricolour unfurled

Not just for a better India

But a role model for the world

Straight out of the encyclopedia

 

By leaning on our strengths

We too can alleviate a small distress

Hard work is one of his strengths

He sure is an example for all of us

 

All this without Allahʼs help

Would have been impossible

We would like him to continue to help

In this mission where few thought possible

 

MN 2008.01.15