Homage to Diwakar,

Homage

In fond memory of Diwakar Senior Accountant office of the Director of Postal Accounts Bangalore who died on 26.9.2011

Oh! Diwakar my dear friend!!

You departed to the heavenly abode leaving us all here.

You came along with us for inspection to Karwar and Kumta  ,

The beautiful towns in the Arabian coast of Karnataka  .

Karwar beach saw you teaching me some exercises for good health

I saw your sportsmanship with awe in reverence.

Every time  I do the exercises my memories rush to you  and

 Every nerve of my body and heart  thank you for it.

You showed me the way for health, alas!  You missed the path.

You took me alongwith your wife and son as a family member

In the tour to Gokarna , Mudeshwar, Om Beach, Yana, Sirsi and Banvasi

Whenever I reminisce of these places my memories go back to you

The thought of Gangtok brings memories as you arranged LTC for us all

Who never had an iota of idea in  visiting North East even in our dreams

Your imposing posture with a broad smile in the photos taken there

Makes me remember all these places ingrained in my heart.

Reposing faith on me , you shared your trials and tribulations

Joys and sorrows ,bitter and sweet experiences with me.

Your childhood stories of thrilling adventures enchanted me

I used to retell to my boys and enjoyed them.

Now I am adopting sideways sleeping posture  

With shoulder and elbow resting  in the pillow

For you advised me this posture

 Will bring good sleep sans nightmares.

Alas!  You went for eternal sleep.

You are loving husband to your wife

Doting father to your son Sagar

Good friend to all in the office.

Where can we see your ever-smiling face?

How can we hear your affectionate words?

With a peculiar Tamil accent .

You invited me umpteen times to your home

To stimulate my tasting buds with the dishes

Prepared with your culinary skills

I missed all the chances you gave to me

But I am ready for it, Where are you now?

Your body reached the Lotus Feet of the Lord in heaven.

But your memories will ever remain in our hearts

No force in the Earth including your death

Can not take your memories away from us.

……….By P.Sermuga Pandian

*****Written  with heart full of intense sorrow immediately after having Darshan of   his body that was brought to the office for paying tributes by the colleagues on 26.9.2011