"Prayer"

(Written on July 2006)


Being exhausted, I went there,
Abode of lord, known as Temple.
so many people, so much noise,
but I ignored and walked inside.
Infront of the Lord, with hands crossed,
I asked him, “whether there's any person who is here for yours sake?
Who has nothing to do with his laurels and bread?
I find this place filled with persons crying for dearth,
& some who are here for mere desires and wealth.”
inside me, Lord smiled & indicated a nearby site.
I went there and saw,
A ten year girl, was praying.
With closed eyes, I too joined,
and could feel her feelings hear the echo of her words,
& became a part of her dealings.
She was praying, “Oh! Lord, you are my best friend.
May I only love you and hold your hand.
Help me, to consecrate myself for you.
bless me, so that, I can wash down aversion.
& make myself more relent & filled with passion.
Give me power to wipe the tears of needy,
& aplomb to conquer mind, the greedy.”

With my whole heart I blessed that child.
who appeared like a breeze, that is cold and mild.
An infantile smile was playing on her cheek,
As I myself bowed down to touch her feet.