Sunday, 25 August 2013



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Poetry Pantry - #164

 PRAYER 

 

In the dimly lit hut
The little fairy blows the white conch shell
And lights her tiny oil lamp
Makes sure her deity is garlanded
And sandal paste put on its forehead
She offers sweetmeats on banana leaves
They will become Prasad bearing blessings
She closes her eyes and sings
The soulful music lights the celestial lamps
Every atom vibrates with devotion
She becomes Prayer herself

Rising fragrance from the incense stick
Envelops the devotee’s world


 

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22 comments:

  1. Mary25 August 2013 at 07:18

    This is very beautifully meditative, Sumana.

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  2. Vandana Sharma25 August 2013 at 08:58

    wonderful imagination and lovely poem:)

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  3. Anonymous25 August 2013 at 08:58

    Very evocative Suamana! I can see this little fairy!

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  4. TALON25 August 2013 at 09:00

    "She becomes Prayer herself" - how beautiful is that? As a believer in all things faery, this touched me so much! Beautiful, Sumana.

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  5. Brian Miller25 August 2013 at 09:54

    thanks for the look in on the ritual...and the same line as talon...becoming the prayer...so integral to most faiths....

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    1. Sumana Roy25 August 2013 at 10:43


      the ritual sometimes prepare the mind for meditation.....thanks Brian for dropping by

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  6. Sherry Blue Sky25 August 2013 at 12:48

    This is lovely, especially "she becomes prayer itself". Serenity!

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  7. Lisa A. Williams25 August 2013 at 13:42

    I agree with Sherry, so lovely and I too love the line "she becomes prayer itself"

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  8. annell426 August 2013 at 06:40

    I enjoyed reading your piece!

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  9. Sumana Roy26 August 2013 at 07:19


    thanks....

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  10. dsnake126 August 2013 at 08:01

    it's always good to know, even a bit, about the rituals of another religion.. :)
    an interesting write!

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  11. Sumana Roy27 August 2013 at 04:14


    thanks Loredana........

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  12. Unknown27 August 2013 at 20:08

    Well done, Sumana! I love that you detailed "sandal paste...sweetmeats...banana leaves". Thank you!

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  13. Unknown27 August 2013 at 20:09

    ....and following. ;)

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