Chennai Cop's Special Poetry Gives Personnel On Night Patrol The Extra Boost They Need

Police personnel on night patrol have a difficult time. There is one policeman, however, who understands the feeling and in his own way, tries to bring a smile on the faces of his companions.

Meet police inspector S Kanagesan, a poet in a khaki uniform. Writing poetry since the age of 13, he says that his love for the Tamil language motivates him to write.

He is three-time published author and is also currently working on his fourth book - an anthology.

49-year-old Kanagesan was recently transferred from Ooty to Chennai. In a report in the New Indian Express, he says, “The book will have poems on the hardships of the police to farmers, life of freedom and supportive superiors to insensitive senior officers. A poem during the hectic night patrol might help boost the personnel.”

What’s really interesting is how during the night patrol, his voice booms through the wireless network with words that both inspire and make each one think about life. On a recent night, he recited a poem highlighting the pride of the uniform. Also, on most occasions, Kanagesan pens these poems on the spot.

“I have been doing it since 1997, when I joined as a sub-inspector in Harur, Dharmapuri district. I have been writing poems since my school days and have authored three books– Dagam, Kavitha Dagam and Semmozhi Tamile Vazhga,” he told The Hindu.

Lack of motivation and sleep are one of the major issues for police personnel on night patrol. But Kanagesan’s poetry has been quite the stress buster for his colleagues.