Bharathi has always been a favorite with me and I came across these lines a couple of months back and was simply amazed... simple and yet powerful with a wealth of meaning..in short Bharathi.
I came across this page again this morning and couldnt resist posting it..

Bhaktiyudayaar kaariyathhir
Padharaar! Miguntha porumayudan
Vithhu mulaikkum thanmai pol
Mellach cheidhu payanadaivar
Sakthi thozhile anaithumenir
Saarntha namakkuch sanjalamaen?
Vindhaikiraiva! Gananadha!
Maenmai thozhilir paniyenaiye


:)
Mathangi

PS: My tamizh lipi is on an extended vacation! and a translation attempt in progress.