Oh Lord! Since the day you left
This Brajabhumi has lost
Its sheen and colour, its joy and laughter
In every corner
Emptiness prevails
Wind has stood still
River has stopped its gurgle
The sweet strain of your flute
Can not be heard
THe happy voices of your friends have become silent
On their faces laughter has died
Each tree, each vine and each rock, miss their Lord
They miss your magic touch
Out of sorrow flowers droop their heads
Your pet cows look for their Lord
Akrura's chariot did not come back
Cruel Akrura plotted and stole our Lord.
The 'Kadamba tree' is waiting
The 'Tamala vine' is waiting
All the roads of 'Brajapuri ' waiting
All the boys and all the ladies of 'Gopapuri' waiting
Waiting eagerly your dear Radha
Oh Lord, do not turn a rock
Do not tear the fragile heart of your sweet beloved.
When will you come back, oh Lord?
When will again river Yamuna feel the touch of your lotus feet?
Only once you look back and spread your graceful glance
Where you spent your happy days
The air and earth carry your breath
Water in the river and water in the well
Reflect your thousand images
The clothes you once stole
Still conceal your lotus fragrance
Oh Lord, do not be cruel, do not be hard hearted
Do not forget whom you left, for who are left
Never forget their beloved Krisna, Oh Lord,
Be kind, be benevolent and come back.
A lovely devotional piece of poetry dedicated to Lord Krishna, his various deeds and the thrall in which he held Gopies, his friends and even the nature. The poem reminds me of Mira Bai, Jaidev and a host of other poets of Bhakti Era of Indian literature. Hats off to you. I quote a few lines: In every corner / Emptiness prevails /....happy voices of your friends have become silent / Each tree, each vine and each rock, miss their Lord / They miss your magic touch
Thanks a lot for your nice reviews of my poem and your encouraging words.
Brilliantly written poem about lord Krishna and the sadness prevailed after his departure.He is still present in hearts of crores.
an earnest prayer like this will for sure compel lord Krishna to come back........
Beautiful poem retelling of a folk lore so alive in hearts of millions of Krishna devotees.
Superb devotional song full of Bhakti Ras. It has adroitly portrayed the theme and narrated the scenes as they should have been then. Thanks for sharing. Ten.
I am very much thankful for your valuable comments.I am all the more happy that your comments followed immediately after publishing of this poem.