A Tribute to Dr. APJ. Kalam

This is a story of a boy,

born in a small town in South of India.

A boy, raised in an environ

where different faiths, cultures prayed the same way

and religion was only seen in an attire in those days.

A boy who had a deep desire to learn.

Who had seen a teacher in every person

whether it was his father,mother, brother and a friend.

This is a story 

of a boy turned into a young man.

This is a story of a young man

who had a great taste for philosophy and literature.

Who believed science doesn't take man away from God,

instead they go hand in hand.

This is a story

of a young man

whose distinctive outlook turned him into a scientist.

This is a story of a scientist

whose perseverance gave India 

its 1st satellite launching station.

A scientist who believed, dreams need no cost and showed the world,

 a rocket can be launched even with the help of a humble vehicle like a bicycle.

This is a story 

of a scientist

 who was prepared to be a Missile man.

This is a story of a "Missile man"

who revealed the forgotten fact that 

rocketry was not a 20th century fad

instead it was the part of our land

since the reign of Tipu Sultan.

An indigenous man was he!

Revived rocketry and paid tribute to Tipu Sultan's dream of the 18th century.

This is a story

of a missile man 

who rose to the prominence of President.

This is a story of a President

who defied all the inessential treatments.

Who seek every chance to mingle with young crowd 

to make sure they prove to be an asset for our nation's progress.

Who wanted to be remembered as a teacher

with an intention to ignite young minds

for India's bright future.

This is a story

of a gentleman

who in a true sense

is a "People's President."

- inspired from (Wings of fire)