DREAMER



When I was a baby
I was not a good baby

When I was a son
I was not a good son

When I was a kid
I was not a good kid

When I was a boy
I was not a good boy

When I was a brother
I was not a good brother

When I was a nephew
I was not a good nephew

When I was a student
I was not a good student

When I was a friend
I was not a good friend

When I was a student leader
I was not a good student leader

When I was a youth
I was not a good youth

When I was a brother in law
I was not a good brother in law

When I was an uncle
I was not a good uncle

When I was a typist
I was not a good typist

When I was a stenographer
I was not a good stenographer

When I was a secretary
I was not a good secretary
















When I was a P.R.O.
I was not a good P.R.O.

When I was an accountant
I was not a good accountant

When I was a manager
I was not a good manager

When I was a husband
I was not a good husband

When I was a son in law
I was not a good son in law

When I was a father
I was not a good father

When I was a tutor
I was not a good tutor

When I was a social worker
I was not a good social worker

When I was a traveller
I was not a good traveller

When I was a journalist
I was not a good journalist

When I was a writer
I was not a good writer

When I was an orator
I was not a good orator

When I was an employer
I was not a good employer

When I was a citizen
I was not a good citizen

When I was a dreamer
I was a good dreamer !

This poem was Published in “Jalacharthukal” collection of Malayalam Poems by Sagaram Books.

Madhu Nambiar, Indian
Working in the Sultanate of Oman as an Executive in a private firm since 1983. Although he is workaholic, he is using his available time in social and journalistic activities. Madhu Nambiar was the winner of first prize in an essay contest conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary Celebration Committee of Focus India, a Kerala based socio cultural public interest society in 1989. In 1999 All India Freelance Journalists Association, Chennai, awarded him National Award in the field of Freelance Journalism. He was a part time correspondent of a California-based cultural explorer and Special Correspondent of E-Net fortnightly published from Chennai. At present he is working as Special Correspondent for Shilpi Internet Magazine (www.ShilpiMagazine.com). He used to send his contributions to many periodicals. He is in the process to publish a book. A tale of a tail – collection of articles.
He was a founder member of Bhiwani (Haryana) Malayalee Association (1978-80) and Member of Kerala Arts & Sports Club (Regd.), Chandigarh (1980-83).