Wisdom

In your temple with your devotees

Thousands in numbers and I was one of them

Me standing  alone in the corner 

When I saw a light filled with love

Pure beauty of yours -Shining through 

A golden light of your very presence 

And in that just precise moment

My hand went to my pocket

And I thought for all your countless blessings

I have to somehow pay you back 

So I was about to drop some money

In your donation box

My hand was held by greed at that instance 

From a priest who was in high ranks

Money was snatched and then I rebelled

With complete shock and utter surprise 

A bag of sweets was held in return 

To keep me shut in my rebellious tracks

And I looked at you with complete disbelief 

How a thief can exist in your home

And you looked at me and said with a smile

“ Stop and think and act that’s wisdom”

And I still remember your words

Ringing like a mantra in my ears

“Wisdom is not in praying  blindly 

It’s what we learn to do things wisely”

You “ Lord Ganesh” has taught me a lot

In our meeting in your temple

I am trying my best to follow your words

And live your blessings through my actions

Praj101