“TO THE HEART THAT GLOWS A TEACHER’S TRIBUTE TO VIJAYA PREETHAM”

TO THE HEART THAT GLOWS

A TEACHER’S TRIBUTE TO VIJAYA PREETHAM”

When first thou didst set foot upon this sphere,

No crown nor fame didst thou seek to wear;

But with thy hands, the world didst softly find,

A place to hold thy heart, a world unlined.

Thy YouTube realm was born of purest grace,

Not for the crowd, nor for the fleeting chase,

But for thyself, to bind thy days in light,

To share thy joy, to make the darkness bright.

Yet fate, with whispers soft, didst lead thee near,

A moment’s touch, a spark so sharp, so clear—

A video, like fire, didst burn and rise,

And from thine eyes, the world’s wide gaze did prize.

O, how the hearts did leap, and voices rang,

As from thy hand, the light of love did spring.

Thy kitchen’s art, thy food, thy gift to share,

Did win the hearts of those who lingered there.

Thy story grew, like vines of tender grace,

A thousand souls, to watch thy sacred place.

Yet love, in silence, whispers soft and true,

That greater joys await the heart like yours.

From food to words, thou dost transform with ease,

And now, as a journalist, thou dost seek the keys.

To open hearts, and speak the questions deep,

That stir the soul, and from its silence leap.

Thy voice, a balm to wounds that none can see,

Thy curiosity, a love’s decree.

In each exchange, in every word you find,

The deepest truth, the light that fills the mind.

So let thy journey, like the stars above,

Shine bright with passion, tempered by thy love.

For in the quiet dreams that thou hast sown,

Thy light shall ever in this world be known.

Thine is a love that lives in every breath,

A love that speaks of life beyond death.

So, sweet Vijaya, thou art a radiant flame,

Forever bright, forever free of name.

-- Prof. E. Ram Bhaskar Raju

Bio-Note: Dr. E. Ram Bhaskar Raju, a seasoned academic with over 35 years of experience, currently serves as an Associate Professor of English at Kakatiya Government College, Warangal, Telangana. Holding multiple degrees, including Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.Ed., escalating from his M.A. in English Literature. Dr. Raju has made significant contributions to education and literature. He is a certified trainer for TESOL, USA and has received professional certifications from renowned institutions like Harvard University. As a consulting editor for Cambridge University Press and a member of various academic committees, Dr. Raju’s expertise spans curriculum development, content writing, and teacher training. His scholarly contributions include numerous publications in national and international journals, conference presentations, and keynote addresses. Recognized for his dedication, he has been honoured with multiple awards, including the Best Teacher Award and National Excellence awards. His passion for education extends to translation services, with works in both English and Telugu, enriching cultural and academic exchange. Dr. Raju is also an active media personality, sharing his insights on All India Radio, Prasar Bharati, and television shows on T-SAT, further expanding his influence beyond the academic sphere. As a columnist in English, he has trained thousands in ELT skills through his insightful articles featured in the Eenadu Pratibha Education Page as early as 2004, where many readers have enjoyed a casual glance at his enriching contributions to the field.