P rapulla Ramarajan, our affectionate colleague, so cordial, <br />R eceive this garland of poesy strung with love real, <br />A s we in congregation bid you farewell warm— <br /> P lucked strings of our hearts vibrate and form <br />U ltra tunes to vie with your Veena's charm. <br />Laud we your goodness, kindness and intelligence; <br />L ove for work reflected from the enthusiastic clearance- <br />A mply illustrate your sincerity and perseverance. <br /> <br />R emember us for ever, we beseech you at this hour, <br />A nd assure we, to hold you in our memories' bower. <br />M emento—this little epistle—is presented with love, <br />A s you from I C F 34 years of service shove, <br />R ipe hearts filled to the brim with emotion, <br />A dieu do bid, this day, on your superannuation. <br />J oy to abound, and with health and peace to be crowned, <br />A ll of us pray to the Almighty for His blessings profound— <br />N estle, while you are in leisure with your loving spouse around.<br /><br />chandra thiagarajan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/acrostic-to-smt-prapulla-ramarajan/
