Ravindra K Kapoor Poet Free verse

Prayer For the Burning Forests

Prayer for the Burning Forests

O' Merciful God  
Please be kind enough
To extinguish the fire
Which is engulfing the innocent trees
In their devastating flames.

Shower your raindrops
Shower your love drops
On these innocent children of Earth
Who are crying in the flames
Pushed by speedy winds.

Have mercy 
On these plants trees, animals and birds
And even some humans
Which have not done any harm 
To you O' God of fire.

They were only rejoicing
In the beautiful month of December
When the whole world
Celebrate the joys of the season. 

Many new plants and branches
Were waiting
For the new Spring to arrive
So that they may show
Their colors and beautiful leaves and flowers
Which are shown by new saplings
When the spring comes
After every Autumn,
But many of them are no more now
Destroyed by the anger of fire.

But many more are still there
Waiting for your shower of Love
Which can extinguish 
The more and more increasing 
flames of fire.

If these children have done 
Anything wrong
Please Pardon them 
O' Merciful God
Extinguish the fire
Which is engulfing them
Every moment in absence of any rains 
O' Merciful God.

Ravindra K Kapoor 
Kanpur India 29th December 2015

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Poet Destroyer A February 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM Hello Ravindra, stopping by to enjoy this poem once again. Enjoyed the way you expressed the beauty in every line. Hope you are well. LOVE LINDA Ravindra K Kapoor February 22, 2016 at 8:04 AM I remembered you dear friend yesterday only, while reading one of your new mind blowing Poem "Frozen Noose" but then I thought to leave my comments only after placing my Poem in progress on one burning problem of my country. Since it is also the problem of many other countries I decided to wait till I complete my Poem. I will place it soon in English also as currently it is in Hindi. Thanks PD for pleasing visit on my page. Love and best wishes always…Ravindra K Kapoor

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 6:20 PM the emotion speaks loudly in this write, bless you Ravindra @-> LINDA <-@ Ravindra K Kapoor February 4, 2016 at 11:34 AM Thanks dear friend for your words. In Indian we believe that “Trees and Plants are like our children”. We even do not think it proper to pluck even a leaf from a plant after Sunset. The Fire of American forests moved my heart for a Prayer when flames were rising high & hence this Prayer to God. It is always a joy to hear from you. More on your page. Love and best wishes always…. Ravindra K Kapoor

Elaine George January 24, 2016 at 8:27 PM Dear Ravindra, I saw miles and miles of scorched forest when I lived in British Columbia, Canada. So devastating! Many years later I returned to find it had all grown back. But... I still saw that scorched forest and all the loss of life in my mind. That vision is forever seared on my soul. I will pray with you.

John Freeman January 19, 2016 at 4:58 PM Pleasured to hear from U Ravi. Beautiful prayer also, Blessings toward U , Agape, Moses Ravindra K Kapoor January 20, 2016 at 2:21 AM Thanks for your kind visit on my Poem. It is always a pleasure to hear your words and read your classic poems. With best wishes always.....Ravindra K Kapoor

Debbie Guzzi January 13, 2016 at 3:12 PM Ravi so nice to hear from you in the New Year- what awonderful prayer to start with-friends always Light & Love

White Sage January 1, 2016 at 7:03 PM Touching, devastating...i hope the trees are given a new hope soon. excellent write Ravindra Ravindra K Kapoor January 7, 2016 at 9:22 AM Thank you dear friend for appreciating the Poem. Sorry for the long delay in reply to you due to out of internet since 29th Dec. More on your page soon. With best wishes ...Ravindra K Kapoor

Poet Destroyer A December 30, 2015 at 12:33 PM Always a pleasure to read your poems. Ravindra, love the depth and way you share your poem... I'm moved by your pen... Happy New Years... Always ~LINDA~ Ravindra K Kapoor January 7, 2016 at 9:10 AM Thanks PD for your kind visit on my New Poem. Sorry due to internet problems I am working on my net after 29th Dec. today only. Thank you so much dear friend for your warm words. More on your page soon. Love and best wishes always for a Very Happy and Joyful Year 2016 for your and for all your family members....Ravindra K Kapoor

Anne-Lise Andresen December 30, 2015 at 8:42 AM - Sad ..... feels so helpless - A wonderful prayer and poems, Ravindra - I wish you a beautiful and peaceful new year - Remain safe ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Ravindra K Kapoor January 7, 2016 at 9:03 AM Thanks Anne for your kind comments. Sorry for the delay as since 30th Dec. I could not work on computer due to non availability of internet landline connection on which I work. More on you page soon. With best wishes for the New Year 2016. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor

Ravindra K Kapoor December 29, 2015 at 12:36 AM My heart aches when I see any plant trees and forests in flames. The burning forests of US have moved my heart to pray for these innocent children of mother Earth. I wish rains come as blessings for these tress, animals and plants. ...Ravindra K Kapoor