Garuda

I am Garuda, a vahana of Lord Vishnu A crown on my head show you my divine As I soaring high in the air Vedas chanted out of my red wings I am Garuda, son of Kasyapa and Vinata An embodiment of wisdom, one form with many epithets Mortals knew me as Chirada, Gaganeshvara, Kamayusha They also named me Kashyapi, Khageshvara, or Vishnuratha I am Garuda, representations of sacred and holy My massive golden body can block out the sun And with my presence I made any creature hesitate Even the serpent, source of all sins, abide me I am Garuda, the face of wisdom and courage I have fought alongside with Krishna, Satyabhama and Hari My luminous white face and strong beak shrunken the evil For I am Garuda, the king of all birds. I am Garuda I live in the faith of believers. ~ Indonesia, 06/10/2013 07.01 Am For Shadow Hamilton "Mythological Animals or Birds" Contest

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S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 7/6/2013 12:18:00 AM

It is amazing.. that someone bearing a non- hindu name should know so much about Garuda, well done, Shirley !! Jag

Shirley Candy
Date: 7/6/2013 1:36:00 AM

Thank you for the kind review, Jag. Well, I live in Indonesia. And Indonesian people will proudly saying "Garuda, in my heart" as a slogan, as fyi, Garuda is Indonesia National emblem.. ^_^

Skat A

Date: 6/19/2013 1:28:00 PM

Shirley, CONGRATULATIONS in Shadow's .... Mythological Animals or Birds Contest ....... Have a nice day * SKAT

Shirley Candy
Date: 6/19/2013 1:45:00 PM

Thank you for the congratz, Skat.. :) Wishing you a great day too...

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 6/19/2013 3:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Connie

Shirley Candy
Date: 6/19/2013 1:44:00 PM

Thanks Connie.. :)))

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 6/19/2013 12:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning spot Shirley xx

Shirley Candy
Date: 6/19/2013 1:43:00 PM

Thank's Mandy.. ^__^

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/18/2013 8:23:00 PM

congrats Shirley on your win ty for entering Shadow x smiles

Shirley Candy
Date: 6/19/2013 1:43:00 PM

Thank you Shadow.. for giving value to my poem and brought me a smile..^__^

Poet Tacito

Date: 6/9/2013 10:19:00 PM

What a gripping storyline. I really enjoyed reading these great lines. Well done! :)

Shirley Candy
Date: 6/10/2013 10:43:00 AM

Thank you for the support. Yes I'm from Indonesia. A beautiful tropical country. Where do you from, Drake? Nice having you as one of my new poet friend btw :)

Poet Tacito
Date: 6/10/2013 10:18:00 AM

I think this is a great submission for her contest. :) You're from Indonesia, how excellent!!!

Shirley Candy
Date: 6/10/2013 9:56:00 AM

I include this poem in the "Mythological Animals or Birds Contest" by Shadow Hamilton. Hopefully it's not too bad to be able to compete with all the good poems participated.

Shirley Candy
Date: 6/10/2013 9:50:00 AM

Thank you for the kind review. Garuda is my country's (Indonesia) national emblem by the way. ^__^