An industrialist has just died,
Who inherited his empire,
And tended to it modestly;
Like self, modesty was his hallmark!
In death, everyone wants to claim him,
As their own, bask in his glory;
There is a newfound love for him,
Evidenced by public display!
It is safe to extol the dead,
Raise them on a high pedestal;
They won't refute from beyond the pale,
When you claim him as one of your own!
All legacies are very useful,
To those of us who are still living;
To those who keep his body in state,
It pays to show that they are mourning!
The man himself would be quite bemused,
At the crowds lining up for him;
He was humble, soft spoken and quiet;
Unlike the farewell being given to him!
Dinesh Gopalan,
10 October, 2024
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