653. Separation 040710 Poem by Raman Savithiri

My cage bars are my own body, mind, actions and emotions!
Relatives, friends and enemies form a net in which I am caught!
How shall I perceive You crossing all these?
As even jewels are burdens when making love
My small tiny thoughts too ruin the union with You!
How many days go for fulfilling the needs of body?
How many days go for satisfying kith and kin?
How many days go wasted in fight and regret?
How many days go just to keep the pull of world?
I am so unlucky to get even a single day for You and You alone.
Not even single moment is available to be in the warmth of union.
Sailing the body boat I unfurled the mat of Your divine name.
But I stray only on coastal waters.
When shall I go deep to find pearl?
When I shall find and join You? 040710