An eager beginner’s trusted cicerone br In the gossamer of abecedarian warrens br An ever-flowing brook beside a book-worm br Slaking his never-ending thirst for a fresh idiom br A writer’s permanent bed-side companion br Blooming in him, on and on, br Novel thought-jasmines br And a poet’s handy spice-box of imagery br For ready use in his verse-cuisine br It’s nothing but our dear dictionary br br A word anew when learned opens the gates br To the splendid new world of ken and acumen br Let us master the word, its usage and spirit br Right and perfect and offer to our fellow men br Our best message, sweet, yet candid and straightbr br sathya narayanabr br