This blog is dedicated to my dearest Krishna...mostly poetry, sometimes through the words of a Gopi, and sometimes, just my own musings...

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

An Ode to Shrinathji

 The skies engaged in a downpour copious,

Assuming the colour of my dark-hued Lord glorious!

And as tears of joy remained checked in my conscience,

The elements united to remind me of His presence!


A gentle draft so cool and soothing,

Like the call of His flute endearing;

The fragrance of mud wafting in the air,

Chiding me of He who the world in His wide mouth bared!


Drenched as I was twice over:

Once from the rains and at His feet i sought cover;

From a sly corner, His gaze had my heart aflutter!

And lo, His love enthralled me in a merciful shower!


Eight years ago, was when i made my first wish;

The magical eight year old has ruled my heart ever since!

Teasing, chiding, making me dance to His whims;

The Lord who held up the hill, at last granted me a glimpse!


Like a beggar beseeching alms,

There stood this slave with open palms!

Once passed over, once turned away:

I had been in anticipation of He to whose tunes the worlds sway!


Clad as He was in a gracious green;

In moments Srinathji had my heart preened!

Adorned He was with the peacock's plumage;

And to my ailing heart He granted anchorage!


He who is notorious for butter theft:

Oh! How i was tempted to follow His footsteps!

Even of tears these poor eyes are bereft;

A glance, a glimpse; a radiant blur is all that's left!




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