O, Son Of God! Poem by Kesav Venkat Easwaran

O, Son Of God!



"Make not my Father's house
An house of merchandise"…
John- 2: 16

O Son of God!
Ever since thou left us,
We have made this world,
Thy Father's house,
A house of merchandise!

To appease our weapon interests
We created belligerence
Built distrust fought wars
Sold hatred in exchange
Of doves of peace

When dost thou come down?
Once again amongst us
To demolish this temple this body
Where greed presides,
Just as thou destroyed
Thy body on cross
Along with all our sins!

When dost thou come down?
To rebuild a house of no hate
Just as thou proved thy words that
Thou wilt raise it up in three days
And just as thou resurrected
As thou promised!

18th December 2009

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Beauty Philosophy 24 December 2009

A true description of the poor world of Today devoid of beliefs and ethical values...

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Nizamettin Esen Haymanali 24 December 2009

Beautiful and meaningful. Thanks for sharing.

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when dost he come. we need him soon.. but only in his time.. :) good poem.

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Mamta Agarwal 25 December 2009

a very thought provoking poem, Kesav, and very timely too. you begin with despair, angst and frustration at what man has done to himself, and plead for resurrection. Tagore Wrote, as long as a child is born, it proves God is not yet disappointed in man. that was a long time ago, I wonder if its still relevant. i share your anguish and hope your prayers are answered. I sincerely join you in your prayers. Meery Xmas and a happy new year. Regards Mamta

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Miriam Maia Padua 26 December 2009

Very great piece Sir... A bell to wake us up... He was destroyed but have risen again after three days... really a significant piece. 10++++ Maia

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Marieta Maglas 11 January 2010

When dost thou come down? To rebuild a house of no hate wonderful prayer, very well written poem 10/10

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Gillena Cox 09 January 2010

a fitting appeal from a world so forgetful of kindness and love; caught in amassing more for oneself than the other person

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Briana Doni 05 January 2010

that is a VERY nice poem and so touching and true. bravo

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Prince Obed de la Cruz 01 January 2010

and you wrote a wonderful piece here! nice choice of words!

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Sadiqullah Khan 30 December 2009

The poem starts with a beautiful premise, an ideal, then follows the real and the last two stanzsa a wish, ahd He may descend, a hope too. I liked the style of this writing Kesav.10

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