In a distant land a little child
A refugee child drowns in sea
Among many others his body washed on shore
The heart breaking news, the horror of their struggle
That little boy's picture glued to mind
I can not shake it out.
Today is Krishna Janmashtami
A day of celebration for Hindus
Krishna who spoke words of wisdom
To guide Arjuna through the chaos and turmoil
In the battle of Kurukshetra
War ends-
But battle of grief and suffering
Never ends.
Krishna Janmashtami a day of celebration
But I am not at peace
No festivities, no celebrations draw me today
I will keep the fast not to celebrate a festival
But to pray for that child
To pray for suffering humanity
I will keep reminding myself
Krishna's message
All my anger, all my frustration
All my goodwill, all my compassion
I surrender to Him
I pray and come to Him
Give us peace give us light
I who am nobody-
Sends a prayer for peace
And love to all.
Pray for grieving hearts.
Savita Tyagi
9. 4. 2015
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