A Poet's Farewell: Mike and Mabo | Toronto to Kerala 2026

Mike and Mabo




 A Farewell from Toronto: The Pilot and the Poet

As my departure for God's Own Country draws near, I find myself reflecting on the quiet, meaningful connections made here on the shores of Ontario. One such friendship blossomed right near my door.

It began with a daily "Hi" and "Hello" while Mike was out with his faithful companion, Mabo. Over time, those brief greetings turned into an invitation for evening tea and a shared bottle of fine red wine, as the lake breeze drifted through the hallway.

I was deeply moved to learn about Mike’s incredible legacy. A pilot from France with a soulful presence, he is the grandson of Frank Murphy, the legendary founder of Murphy Radio. For those of us from India, that name carries a grand nostalgia.

Here is a tribute to that beautiful evening and a friendship I will carry in my heart back to Kerala.



 Mike and Mabo

Near the door, a familiar reverb,
A playful noise to be let out;
Grey hair with a YoMaShiPoo,
A two-year-old friend, leash in hand.

Daily we exchanged a "Hi" and "Hello,"
A quiet friendship grew day by day,
Until he called me for hot tea in the evening,
As the lake breeze drifted from Ontario's shore.

A pilot by trade from the lands of France,
A soulful personality of seven decades;
I felt a surge of pride to learn—
The blood of Frank Murphy flows through him there.

The founder of Murphy Radio, a legacy grand,
Met here in a hallway, a shake of the hand.
A beautiful evening, a memory to keep,
Before I leave for God's Own Country.

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 Notes:
* Mike: A retired pilot and the grandson of Frank Murphy (Murphy Radio).
* Mabo: A delightful YoMaShiPoo (Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Shih Tzu, and Poodle mix).
* Location: Toronto, Canada.
* Date: April 2026.

GR kaviyoor 
07 04 2026
(Canada, Toronto)




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