{ The last line was written by Appah } Kopan, pen-name of Professor Mahadeva, born in a Tamil town, Ordered by metre and measure, he forms his verses out of time, Poet, eloquent Erdington’s Laureate, join’s ranks with poets of renown, A champion of Tamil lore, he shows you the World through rhyme, Never shirking duty nor afraid to speak his Mind. Mahadeva, namesake of Lord Shiva, him protects and guides, Aiming high, ever hopeful, he sees a way through the stormy hour, “Hard Work” is his horse, Lord Shiva beside him rides, Actor, Poet, Public Speaker - many arms has his Muse, Dear to his family, Seetha’s husband; treats alike, friend and foe, Engineer by intellect, gives attention alike to markets, bridges, changing a fuse, Victorious, borne aloft on wings of Will & Self-power, A heart that is steadfast to all those near and far.