i worked my creed

at thirteen i was an expert

in using a hoe, a mann-vetty
we called it then!

with my brothers

i joined my dad digging our well
mom too joining us very cheerful!

i discovered also the way to use a pickaxe

that we took frequently to the blacksmith
who dipped in fire before beating it well!

i learnt the art to split

the wood with an axe
to bring firewood to cook!

then my palm was hard

while my heart and mind
became firm to run our farm!

these lessons i had

and experiences i accumulated
moulded my creed to make it tough!

 

henry victor 05.12.2003