TRAGIC
Smt. Basavaraju Rajyalakshmamma
We travelled wide
for peace and comfort
bathing in holy rivers
for salvation
making pilgrimage
to many hills
to see the Lord
begging of many gods
to grant us a boon
performing many rituals
for Parvati’s blessing
and protection.
At last
by Her grace
we were blessed
with two gems.
Those jewels of our very life
we couldn’t keep safe
Lost them
somewhere
How tragic!
–Translated by B V L Narayana
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