Belated Elegy and Eulogy For Sir Abdul Kalam

Professor Abdul Kalam the luminous brilliant star

I pay homage to you from here in Dar

Great brill scientist in the field of Aerospace

A noble man with an intellectual mien and grace



Aeronautics and more were his speciality wow!

He's referred to as India's best known nucleur Scientist.

An inventive mind has passed away now

Lets celebrate and commemorate a great catalyst


He did India proud and did a lot for her

All Indians who know him will concur


Elected as her great President as well

Sad now to bid him adieus and farewell


Yay, the Indian soil has now a brilliant hero in her bosom indeed

I adoringly salute this great man of my race and my creed.

When a scientist dies it is a great loss for us all
May God raise more like him after his inevitable fall

But he can now repose in heaven's lap
On earth though he has left a mighty gap. 

God I believe, loves those who utilise His gift of brains
Meditation releases us from earthly fetters and chains

Science and learning works your mind ; the brain needs exercise too
So I thank God for scientists , for scientific minds
That help to illuminate and enlighten  this world, for me and you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 4/6/2020 2:29:00 AM
Such a loving and inspiring write. A beautiful expression of all that was and all that can be. Your friend always, Debbie Knapp
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Date: 12/24/2018 8:10:00 AM
Ah how beautiful, he is an inspiration to everyone here! I wrote about him too and understand what you mean about India and Science; beautifully written <3
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Date: 11/21/2018 2:11:00 PM
What a wonderful tribute to a great man!
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Date: 9/13/2018 1:19:00 AM
Excellent dedication to a great man. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it
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Date: 9/3/2018 9:41:00 AM
A great tribute to a great scientist
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Date: 8/15/2018 4:33:00 PM
A great dedication and congrats on POTD..
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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 8/16/2018 12:49:00 AM
Thanks ever soo much, always nice to hear from you!
Date: 8/14/2018 1:47:00 PM
Back with congrats on poem of the day.
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Date: 8/15/2018 12:29:00 AM
Thanks ever so much poet! Best wishes.
Date: 8/14/2018 12:08:00 AM
What a wonderful tribute to someone who you obviously admired greatly. Congratulations on POTD with this fine poem, Zaynab.
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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 8/14/2018 1:05:00 AM
Yes I did. Warmest thanxx, you know it's always nice to see your beautiful face on my poems Carole dear. Take care.
Date: 8/13/2018 11:59:00 PM
Zaynab, you have written a lovely and fitting tribute to a great man! Congratulations on having this poem deservedly honored with POTD! : )
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Date: 8/14/2018 1:04:00 AM
My warmest thanxx Connie!
Date: 8/13/2018 5:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem of the day! Creative.
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Date: 8/14/2018 12:58:00 AM
Warm thanx , nice to meet u, gotta check out yours,.
Date: 8/13/2018 3:19:00 PM
A beautiful and heartfelt tribute Zaynab, for a beloved and wonderful man.. Congratulations on your well deserved recognition with your POTD honors. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 8/14/2018 12:57:00 AM
Ahh it's always great to see your lovely kind face and words under my humble poems. Take care always.
Date: 8/13/2018 9:36:00 AM
Back to add Congratulations!
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Date: 8/13/2018 12:20:00 PM
Aw warm thanx for it poet!! Real nice of u.
Date: 8/13/2018 8:32:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD. Well done.
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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 8/13/2018 12:18:00 PM
Thanks soo much for the kind notification!
Date: 8/13/2018 8:27:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD! A wonderful write, a wonderful man it celebrates. If not for your poem selected for this honour I would not have known about him or you, so feeling blessed myself with this, thank you S. xomo
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Date: 8/13/2018 12:18:00 PM
Well I'm soo glad the humble soul in heavens efforts on earth been brought to light a bit. And warm thanx to you for comment n wishes.
Date: 8/13/2018 7:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! It is a heartfelt reward for a poet to be recognised by generous fellow poets! Enjoy the well deserved honour and delight dear Zaynab. Be blessed.
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Date: 8/13/2018 12:15:00 PM
My warmest thanx sis in faith for your wishes. Take care pal.
Date: 8/13/2018 4:52:00 AM
Congrats!!! my friend on your POTD!...a great heartfelt tribute to a superb scientist and man...love & light...^WW^
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Date: 8/13/2018 12:14:00 PM
Thanks soo much for telling me. Real kind of u.! Best wishes.
Date: 8/13/2018 4:05:00 AM
- A wonderful poem, congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - Well deserved :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/13/2018 12:12:00 PM
My warmest thanx u really are like warm sunshine. Thanks for telling me.
Date: 8/13/2018 1:41:00 AM
Your well written tribute has gained you POTD. S.Zainab. Congratulations. Tom
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Date: 8/13/2018 12:11:00 PM
Poem of the day? I see, nice surprise, I didn't know until u told me, mighty kind of you to tell me. Best wishes. Didn't expect it for this one so I'm glad the site liked it. Best wishes!
Date: 8/12/2018 8:21:00 AM
Excellent and heartfelt tribute to Sir Abdul Kalam who dedicated to helping humanity. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 8/12/2018 11:55:00 AM
Thanx very much poet.
Date: 8/11/2018 5:21:00 PM
This is just brilliant. I, of course, did not know of the man you lost, but India obviously treasured him. Your rhymes are so unusual and original. Thank you for commenting on my poem, too.
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Date: 8/11/2018 11:51:00 PM
Sorry for blabbering so much but I do it so no one belittles my works too harshly lol.. Best wishes.
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Date: 8/11/2018 11:50:00 PM
My warm thanx for your review. Yeah you are right my poetry is truly unconventional and at times criticised by professionals but I'm spurred on and encouraged by the likes of good English poets who actually tell me that quote 'my poetry is interesting and unique despite being an unconventional blend of forms." Well it happens because I bid my rhyme n rhythm to follow and obey my message rather than vice versa like professional conventional poets do. I have to say what I want I say clearly and that messes up the rhyme scheme. Besides English is not my mother tongue so as a second language I hope poets bear with me and yes I do get acknowledgement on all sites.
Date: 8/11/2018 5:18:00 PM
A beautiful eulogy you have written here for Sir Abdul Kalam. But they leave behind their great work for the benefit of mankind. Regards Tom
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Date: 8/11/2018 11:40:00 PM
Thanks soo much for your great comment, why yes they do leave their mark of benefit behind indeed. Cheers.
Date: 8/11/2018 7:54:00 AM
wonderful Tribute ... I remember picturs of his wonderful, flowing, white hair. Yes, all Indians were so proud of their Scientist-President. Balanced & inspiring post --- so right about ways to thank God for our minds, dedicated to helping humanity (His highest Creation). salaam
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Date: 8/11/2018 1:00:00 PM
Thanks for understanding my poem and your thoughts on it, and your respect for the great man , nice to know u knew him too.
Date: 8/11/2018 6:51:00 AM
What a heartfelt tribute you wrote! I share your sentiments and all that you love about his contributions to humanity. Your poem celebrates his life...and I am very happy to read your poem, S. zaynab.
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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 8/11/2018 12:57:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely nice comment and for sharing the sentiment.
Date: 8/11/2018 6:08:00 AM
Great personality that we all respect with heart APJ Kalam. Nice very nice
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Date: 8/11/2018 12:56:00 PM
Glad to know of those that revered him. Thanks for comment.
Date: 8/11/2018 6:08:00 AM
Wow Zaynab! What a heartfelt brilliant tribute! Only mindsets of high value.. generous hearts.. beautiful souls that grant such sincere recognition to highly qualified people of grandeur! May his knowledgeable beautiful soul rest in peace.. May India thrive in glory! A great write! A FAV.. A great pleasure to read your beauty! Nice to meet you on the path of poetry! Be blessed.
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Date: 8/11/2018 12:54:00 PM
Warm thanx dear sis, he was a Muslim scientist I admired for his brains since I was a teenager. A humble soul and that's the quality that belongs to true great men.
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