I N C A P T I V I T Y Poem by NRUSINGHA MISHRA

You are my only True Friend in this world that everybody suggested
Entangled in the invisible rope of illusion feeling crushed
Hard to escape the clutches of momentary desires and pleasures
Keep calling you for help with tearful eyes to free me from bondages
Elephant was trapped in deep waters in the mouth of the alligator
Felt powerless being the king of the forest despite size and vigor
Only Your compassion and blessings came to rescue the heavy creature
Did not leave alone the helpless deer surrounded by fire and hunter
The woman in the royal court was not able to be defended by deceived family members
She was humiliated by the perpetrators ordered by the blind king and followers
You quietly listened to the prayer and took strong action to console the believers
The tiny bird and the family was protected by Your shield from the fighters
You heard sincere prayers from innocent prince as deserted by his cruel father
Punished the wrong doer coming in a ferocious form as half lion and half human figure
From ages to ages You come down in a variety of forms to protect Your dearest Creation
You always like to be in the company of sages, good natured human beings with devotion
You test your devotees time and again and rush to help in the nick of time
I live every day with a hope that you will come someday and rescue me from this prison