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The True Prayer

While litres of milk drifted down the deity's idol like a river, the thirsty stomach on the temple steps wetted its lips.

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Arjun Jangid

Date: 3/14/2020 11:09:00 AM

Wow!

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 10/10/2019 11:32:00 PM

REALLY A GREAT WRITING

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/27/2019 1:03:00 AM

In a few words that most of us know, you have managed to make sense of something that most of us can see, but could never poetize in exactly this way!

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/24/2019 8:21:00 PM

Your elegantly expressed and power-packed poem paints such a striking contrast between the haves and the have-nots, Swetha. A sad reality! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 9/25/2019 6:52:00 AM

Thanks a lot Susan :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/24/2019 7:36:00 PM

Isn't this the truth. Such wise words, Swetha! :) gw

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 9/25/2019 6:52:00 AM

Thank you Gershon :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/24/2019 7:35:00 AM

A very powerful image.

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 9/25/2019 6:53:00 AM

Thanks Richard :)

Silent One

Date: 9/23/2019 2:23:00 PM

great one liner..

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 9/25/2019 6:53:00 AM

Thank you so much :)

Judy Ball

Date: 9/23/2019 10:33:00 AM

A fine write Swetha. So much is done in the Name of God but also so LITTLE is done in His Name.\ Rather than pour the milk down the side of an idol isn't it better to give the milk to the starving people? Jesus said "Whatsoever ye do unto these, even the least of thy brethren, ye do it also unto Me." Great Stuff, God Bless, JB

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 9/25/2019 12:18:00 PM

Great words Judy. I wish people realise the true meaning of His words.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/22/2019 4:58:00 AM

You not only have a keen eye, Swetha, but also a kind heart, feeling for those in need. Unfortunately, in the world food and other necessities are not shared adequately. Regards // paul

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 9/22/2019 10:35:00 PM

The sad truth Paul :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/21/2019 5:31:00 PM

I see the two frames you painted so eloquently, Swetha..one where the plentiful milk flows..and the other that of a thirsty soul in prayer. Life is such a contrast that lacks harmony sometimes.

Swetha Vangaveti
Date: 9/21/2019 10:00:00 PM

You got that right Vijay. On one side, there's huge amount of offering in the name of God and I don't say it's wrong. But unfortunately, we miss on the point that God delivered. We ignore the needs of the needy. Tremendous economic and social imbalance.