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Ode to President Kalam

I dont like politics. And I dont like politicians. Infact its an understatement, actually I hate Indian politicians -most of them, barring a few good men. My disdain for Indian politics and politicians was even greater when one of the great leaders and visioneries of our time had to bow out humbly from office. Unscrupulous political parties (a set of most regressive and arrogant antinational bunch, calling themselves UPA, a set of utterly confused and self destructive group called NDA, and a gang of thugs calling themselves UNPA) had always their own interest before the interest of the country. And even though some of them requested Kalam to stay back and fight, it was more to serve their own interest than country's. Kalam is most sought after by middle class Indians, as he is an icon - of educated enlightened mind, of simplicity, of remarkable intellect and intelligence, of compassion and kindness, of being a visionery, in stark contrast to political leaders who are - 1. myopic 2.