It was in August 2006 that we had to say our final words to our head of the department Dr. Susan as she was resigning and moving on to Anna university when we had a farwell function for her. It was then when I first thought of writing something on my own as I wanted to write a peon on her. And this is how it goes……
Oh dearest of our dearest,
The most respectable and knowledgeable
Sweet and calm
The backbone of our department
Our dear Susan mam
But we were privileged to have
The maker of the Oscar, herself
In the midst of us.
A touch of a mother’s hand on our brow,
When we were restless and tossed.
A word from you asking what’s wrong,
When we thought no one noticed
Our silent tears.
A hand on our shoulder when we felt,
Like the world was over.
The care and love that you showed
Despite our short comings
Those sparkling eyes,
That attractive beautiful face,
Those precious words,
Full of knowledge and wealth.
The birth place of love,
And the store house of knowledge
That enthusiastic stride and
That cheerful talk,
These things will never be forgotten,
You were a great leader,
An excellent teacher,
A powerful lecturer,
A profound orator,
And a well respected scholar
Missing you is not just a word to be said,
But an emotion to be felt.
Now that you will not be near us
To guide us and cheer us in our journey of life,
We all have just one word to say
With our eyes filled with tears,
Adieu dear man - - - we miss you
And we will miss you for ever. .
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