Pray For Grieving Hearts Poem by Savita Tyagi

Pray For Grieving Hearts

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In a distant land a little child
A refugee child drowns in sea
Among many others his body washed on shore
The heart breaking news, the horror of their struggle
That little boy's picture glued to mind
I can not shake it out.

Today is Krishna Janmashtami
A day of celebration for Hindus
Krishna who spoke words of wisdom
To guide Arjuna through the chaos and turmoil
In the battle of Kurashetra
War ends-
But battle of grief and suffering
Never ends.

KrishnaJanmashtami a day of celebration
But I am not at peace
No festivities no celebrations draw me today
I will keep the fast not to celebrate a festival
But to pray for that child
To pray for suffering humanity
I will keep reminding myself
Krishna's message
All my anger, all my love
All my goodwill, all my compassion
I surrender to Him
I pray and come to Him
Give us peace give us light
I who am nobody-
Sends a prayer for peace
And love to all.
Pray for grieving hearts.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Anil Kumar Panda 04 September 2015

The photo of the child washed ashore has really made me lose my faith on humanity.I feel as if all doors are closed to a sane and just world.I can feel the pain in you. Let us pray God to show us light and guide us to live in peace. Thanks for sharing.Much love.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 04 September 2015

I will keep the fast not to celebrate a festival But to pray for that child To pray for suffering humanity......it is the real picture of the poem that you have drafted nicely and painfully. I agree with you and hope we must have prayer for peace and love to all. Thanks for sharing. ....10

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Abdulrazak Aralimatti 04 September 2015

A very compassionate and tender hearted, A true love for humanity

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Bharati Nayak 05 September 2015

It is really heart breaking story.Innocent people fleeing their own country because of war, terror or torture are meeting such tragic end and our so called Civilized society is allowing this to happen.There is no sign of any urgency in the voice of world leaders to end the plight of refugees. Thank you for your heart touching poem and the compassionate heart.

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Riza Braholli 15 February 2019

Hi Savita! just a big heart singing so love for a child... the world, unfortunately, is making the most unreasonable loss... congrats by dr riza

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Bri Edwards 21 October 2017

favorite lines so far: War ends- But battle of grief and suffering Never ends.......................................reminds me of my previous marriages and ex-wives: the marital wars may be over, but now my ex-wives are grieving and suffering 'cause i'm not there for them to beat on any more! ! ! ha ha. a 'bad joke'? ? ? ? my present mate says i 'make bad jokes'. she says i act like a five year old. ha! a smart five year old i say! ! ! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i doubt the 'power of prayer', but perhaps it does some good other than making the prayer (one who prays, i mean) and some others 'feel better'. i guess it can't hurt much, usually, to try praying, ......as long as it is the kind you do, Savita. that said, these are some favorite lines: I who am nobody- Sends a prayer for peace And love to all. Pray for grieving hearts. to MyPoemList. bri :)

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Savita Tyagi 21 October 2017

May be you can try praying to relieve you from marital strife! I can never know if my prayers help others but it sure helps me and I am positive your prayer will help you too. Thanks for your comment Bri. If not prayer your humor certainly makes the world more livable.

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Valsa George 18 September 2015

Each sad incident due to man's callousness make us ponder where we are heading to! The picture of that innocent child washed ashore leaves our eyes wet! Buds nipped before blooming! When we live in peace, we can never fathom the depth of suffering those poor refugees feel while fleeing for life to unknown destinations, leaving their native places and belongings behind! Savita.... as you say we are all simple people with no power to alleviate their suffering but can only pray for peace! A moving write!

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Hans Vr 12 September 2015

Great compassion expressed in this wonderful poem. Praying for a grieving soul, for strength, for understanding, for peace. The death of a child, the end of a human life coming much too soon. Living with compassion, praying for peace. Praying for strength. Beautiful poem

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Akhtar Jawad 10 September 2015

A great poem Savita Ji...................................................10

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