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Ode to my father (Jacob Thomas Vilayil)

Published on 17 June, 2018
Ode to my father (Jacob Thomas Vilayil)

A name, a title one who sire called father

Tranquil in life- like the mighty pacific

Transform hearts- grace and compassion

Transparency thy word and action declare.

Fields of paddy, you sow, weed and trash

Plantations of rubber you adore and lecture

Excelled in promotion cultivate with passion

Introduced by reason for money unparalleled.

Your anger came first, knew thy love lasted longer

Hope to nurture our talents, we knew years later

Showed courage no one could muster- allay our fears

Remorse, empathy- build character we are told.

The heart that holds the lingering pain bleeds

The thorn of life eternal- body in agony persist

Your words less, means more for existence

Wisdom prevails thy genes may prosper ages.

You cherished simple dreams-poetry, drama

Drama rich in life quest for more in writing

Ponder thy poems thus in translation present

Discretion in thoughtful action, introspection deep,

Desires in the path abhorred, life steady sustained.

                                                   - Jacob Thomas Vilayil.

 

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