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Thursday 9 July 2015

SALUTING MR PANEERSELVAM  
This is inspired by the story of an honest van driver in Singapore. Read at http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/van-driver-owns-up-to-hitting-car


Panneerselvam Kulothungan,
You are honesty's new slogan.
In Singapore, you're quite a stir.
So, this is my tribute to you, Sir.

Yes, your accident was a fact,
But none caught you in the act.
For an hour you patiently waited
With twice a confession drafted.

Keen to ease the victim's worry,
Back you went to say you're sorry.
So the reward for your honesty,
Is your freedom from liability.

So, the point that you make
Is never run from a mistake.
How you would prioritize
Is admit, rectify, then apologize.

Such a message of sincerity
Transcends status and seniority;
Neither history nor geography
Can limit your great philosophy.

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