When the Hawaiian administrations were scared
By the vast spread of leprosy they were restrained
To resort to segregation of the patients by exiling them
To the far away island of Molokai, a haven of miseries
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Everyone knows about the yeomen rendered by Fr Damien to humanity. And poet Mr Nair has recounted all his good deeds in very few powerful words.
Thank you dear Unnikrushnan. Fr. Damien is a person who lives in the hearts of many
This beautiful tribute to Fr Damien is beautifully crafted. Nice. Congratulations, dear poet. For, this poem is already among the Best Member Poems
A great tribute to Fr.Damien who will always be remembered for his noble service!
Thank you very much dear Bharati Nayak on my humble tribute to Fr. Damien
Dear Lee, I am much obliged to your comments on my words about a holy soul
Noble deeds. Loved the expression: 'He was to them not only a missionary but a teacher, A nurse, a friend, a protector, a mentor and a solace And above all an angel incarnated for their cause And worked for them untiringly until his last breath ' Appreciated this thought provoking poem!
Thank you very much dear dear Dr.Dillip for the much awaited comments on the words about a soul that lived for the helpless and their hard sufferings
A beautiful tribute brilliantly crafted. The great poem expresses in wonderful detail the noble acts and sacrifice of Father Damien worthy of emulation.
I had learned a bit about this great and holy incarnation in my middle school classes. He remained since then in the core of my heart as a symbol of greatness
Father Damien is a man of great and extraordinary character. His kindness shines even in the most difficult and darkest situation. His sacrifice and services were in the annals of history defying his death.
Thanks a lot dear RMJ. I was really waiting for your response. Fr. Damien was really an embodiment of kindness and sacrifice
It is not an easy task to work with the lepers. He was indeed a great and noble soul. Beautifully inked.
The noble acts and services rendered to society / humanity will defy the death of a great man as has been depicted brilliantly in this wonderful poem.