Solemn Prayer Poem by Diwakar Bhatt

O! Merciful God, bless me with love of someone,
Smitten by whose charm, my eyes rest on none.

She has stirred my heart again but dismay I gain,
Long desperately to meet her but efforts in vain.

Many images of her earlier days tingles my heart,
Fair visage with a nose ring, still a memorable part.

Her exotic brown eyes were full of life and passion,
Unaware like a musk deer about her own possession.

Her nearness was ever an opportunity I used to seek,
All I could do to think a lot to say but acted as a meek.

Her haughtiness was always a matter of my concern,
Fondness for her was my weakness but with discern.

Very near I was but still could not pierce her heart,
Naïve I was without Cupid's bow and his magic dart.

Courage was miles away from a nincompoop like me,
Fear of embarrassment kept my tongue tied like a zany.

After long years of dormancy, the feelings surfaced again
Look for the fortunate day when her nearness I will regain.