GREAT PEOPLE

 FROM SAMPATH’S DESK:

 




GREAT PEOPLE

 

Great people aren't born grand:

Nor do they wield a magic wand;

To make things happen just on demand;

Nor do they want, unlike self-styled leaders, a garland!

 

They, of course, grow to be kind;

They have sympathy and empathy toward humankind;

They are Good Samaritans, rare to find;

They have compassion and others' welfare and well-being in mind!

 

Exemplars, they practice what they preach;

Noble persons, they help others as they teach;

Pillars of society, they make a benevolent conscience search;

Role models, they make selfless service outreach.

 

Social warriors, they fight for equality;

As Crusaders, they earn public admiration and adorability;

As Saviours, they have full credibility;

A big cheese, they dwell in the minds of common man with respectability!

 

 

A real superstar, they extend their helping hand without disparity;

Extraordinary exceptions, they mind their right of way with clarity:

People’s icon, not in a big position, power or authority, they reign in people’s hearts with high popularity;

An Empire builder, they enjoy the fullest faith of people for their sense of right priority;

Persons of distinction, they serve people with crystal clear purity;

Yes, great people are great people with utmost integrity!

 

R.SAMPATH

31.7.2025 

Comments

  1. Lakshmi31 July 2025 at 08:20

    I really enjoyed this poem. Each para is really profound with meaning. Line ending in each para is really fantastic. A,very easy to follow poem. Yes great men leave a mark on everyone without much ado.

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