Swamy Uncle! Poem by Naga Vamshidhar Ratakonda

A Respectable Man of,
Simplicity & Austerity;
Sheltered, Fed & Patronised,
People of All Walks;

An Academecian Par Excellence,
Merit, Hardwork, Smart Work,
Guidance & Leading By Example,
Has been His Noble Traits!

A Man of Dharma & Karma,
(Wisdom & Action) ,
He Was a Saint Hermitage;
Doors of Mind, Heart & Home,
Open for Learning, Comforting,
And to Accommodate!

His Home was 'Jaya Mangala',
Implying Auspicious Victory,
To the Visitor Entourage;

The Word 'Anantha' is,
Symbolic of his Infinite,
Great Qualities; And he is,
Truly a 'Swamy' (Lord) of,
Sacrosancy and Patience;

The then Local Gaurdian &
Mentor Family,
Of My Frequent Visits;
Now 27Years Knowing them,
Is a Proud Moment of,
Pride & Accomplishment!

Nonetheless his Passing Away,
News though Unfortunate;
Is a Moment of Silent Mourning,
In Rememberance of his Memories,
And Reflection of his Influences,
On My Improvised Self!