Be proud

Not a loafer or a pauper

But an astute and a sought-after

Is he, who you have made mad of you.

Not a stupid or a morbid one

But sensible and sensuous

Is he, who you have made mad of you.

Not an invalid or an unkempt one

But versatile and subtle

Is he, who you have made mad of you.

Not a downcast or an outcast

But of standing and outstanding

Is he, who you have made mad of you.

Not a womanizer or a philander

But an aesthetic and an admirer

Is he, who you have made mad of you.

None could be madder than he,

And why can’t you be proud

Of him, who you have made mad of you.?

Were you and he singles

Or were both as lass and lad

Who else could either of you seek?

            By your power,

            The most egoistic

            Fell at your feet

            As the most stupid.

            With your prowess,

            Lift him, the stupid,

            Up above your feet,

To be the most dignified.                  

01.06.99, Palakkad