Simple He Was---Abdul Kalam

Away he flew
into the wilderness
in  a rush as always
a minute  before he was alive
talked to his students with a drive
 addressing them with a great start
the flow came in a dart
silence overtook him unusually
he sunk down very casually
his wisdom crossed all spheres
old and young are immersed in tears
 a teacher, a scientist, a president all in one
 liked to be called as a teacher in tone
born with nothing in his hand
died with knowledge as his brand
no other treasure had he
being simple was his virtue.