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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Jangid Avatar
March 14, 2020 at 11:09 AM
Wow!
Bangalee Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 11:32 PM
REALLY A GREAT WRITING
Krutsinger Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 1:03 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!
Ashley Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 8:21 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
Vangaveti Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 6:52 AM
Thanks a lot Susan :)
Wolf Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 7:36 PM
Isn't this the truth. Such wise words, Swetha! :) gw
Vangaveti Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 6:52 AM
Thank you Gershon :)
Lamoureux Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 7:35 AM
A very powerful image.
Vangaveti Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 6:53 AM
Thanks Richard :)
One Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 2:23 PM
great one liner..
Vangaveti Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 6:53 AM
Thank you so much :)
Ball Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 10:33 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
Vangaveti Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 12:18 PM
Great words Judy. I wish people realise the true meaning of His words.
Callus Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 4:58 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
Vangaveti Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 10:35 PM
The sad truth Paul :)
Pandit Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 5:31 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.
Vangaveti Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 10:00 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.
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