(This poem was recited on the eve of the retirement of our staff Mrs. Bilasini Vijayan on 31st Aug 2009. The poem is self explanatory) . br br Upon these dales br We were one feather, br On a long flight being together, br In search of grains of life. br br Upon these branches br We were one long chirp, br One melodious song being a harp, br In search of fountains of life. br br The streams yonder, br The fields ripe and evergreen, br Those teeming winds, br And those harvesting seasons - br br These were our endless meads, br Our throbbing heart, br Our happy days br And treasured moments for future. br br Now, after a long season, br You are leaving these beautiful dales. br In search of further sights br You are preparing for a long flight. br br It will be a long miss, br The dales are fallen into silence. br Beyond yonder hills br It is all a vanishing trail. br br Here, within a veil of mist, br Melodious days return to our thoughts. br Here, within our diminishing circle br Your association returns as an endless whisper. br br Graceful was thy benevolence br Fruitful was thy whole endeavor. br Peaceful was thy very presence br Cheerful was our clan without peer. br br And our clients are really blest, br Your services are really the best. br Our words are really honest, br Amongst us, you are a beacon of light. br br As you leave these dales br Our hearts are deep and silent. br We, standing in a single file br Pray you a sojourn full of bliss.