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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

Copyright © Shirley Candy | Year Posted 2013

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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! :) Login to Reply 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. ^__^