You are the reason I smile Every time I happen to fail Because, when I think about you I know all hope isn't lost yet And I can even beat the worst ever Monday blues Your never-say-die spirit is tough to beat Even when it comes to someone like Rahul Gandhi It's what makes you such an awesome poet Not to mention, a bestselling novelist A truly intersectional feminist And last but not the least One of the fiercest anti-caste activists Of course, I know you haven't even properly met me However, you have made an impact upon me Which is utterly impossible to forget Really, I have to admit You have made me think more positively And act more independently Which has done wonders for my mental health Also, have you taught me to keep up the faith Even when I have been at my nadir Therefore, is it no wonder That you are an inspiration to one and all Thanks to you, even when we fall We know how to rise again And smile through our pain You are a powerful voice of change In a country that is thoroughly resistant to change You speak what most of us are afraid to speak And inspire even the meek You call a ***** a ***** Your keyboard is the sharpest blade Finally, you awaken those who are asleep And give a red alert to those who are merely pretending to sleep You know, whenever you enter my mind I feel a quiet but fierce pride Certainly, has God been kind To present me with the opportunity Indeed, a very very special opportunity To come across such an incredible human being Without whom, am I nothing! May the Lord bless you with everything Which you deeply crave for Dear Comrade, please keep fighting and do take care Jai Bhim!! Vaazhga Periyar!!
Dedicated to none other than Dr. Meena Kandasamy - the award-winning author, poet, translator, academic, intersectional feminist and anti-caste activist!!!