You smile as a child
As you jump from lap to lap
Mommy to daddy
Aunt, uncle, Grand daddy.
His goodnight stories
And funny jokes
You miss them one day
He disappears
“Don’t cry honey, Grandpa is in heaven.”
Your mother whispers.
Time steals life
And your dad is a Grandpa now.
‘Don’t cry Mommy, Grandpa is in heaven.”
Your daughter whispers.
The clock is relentless.
It is my turn next.
Am I ready?
For this journey to eternity?
Sri Krishna Sharanam Mama
108 day Vow: Day 104
Nice.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Welcome
LikeLiked by 1 person
This really hit home, Krishnapriya β€
Your words are simple yet heartfelt.
Loads of love!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Soundary! BTW, i love LOVE love your post on Madras — i could have written a whole essay on — how many ways do i love Thee (thee = your post) π Keep writing! Your words take us to such a wondrous space. Thank YOU π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Holy shmoly I’m blushing! β€
No, thank YOU, KP π β€
LikeLiked by 1 person
he!he! π
LikeLiked by 1 person
π β€
LikeLiked by 1 person
beautiful… so so beautiful
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much Bhavna for stopping by and your encouraging words. π
LikeLike
Beautiful…time never stopsπ
LikeLiked by 1 person
That is the beauty and the tragedy. π For those of us who are still attached to moments and forms. π
LikeLiked by 2 people
I agree with you my friend π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my goodness krishna. I have been thinking about this a lot lately too, and talking with my priest about this journey into eternity that I know will come soon. Mit is awesome isnβt it. What a beautiful poem mrishna. Presented in an original way. I really LOVE this one
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! i am so touched reading your words here Lorraine. Our scriptures really emphasize chanting the name of God – especially in your last minute. It’s hard to do it in the last minute, if we are not doing it in the other minutes of our life. Don’t know if this makes any sense to you?
LikeLiked by 2 people
It makes absolute sense krishna. Thankyou.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are so welcome, my sweet friend.
LikeLike
Life goes one. The universal truth. Memories stay π
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes, until time swallows them up too – Maha Kaal. For good or for bad. π Am I sounding too ominous? Don’t mean to. π
LikeLiked by 2 people
Nah you don’t. Realist rather π
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is deep. The cycle of life.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you for coming by! π
LikeLiked by 2 people
My pleasure
LikeLiked by 2 people
Beautiful, sweet friend! But isn’t Time the illusion? Isn’t existence a single day comprised of light and shadow? Blessings and Love to you!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Your words are so beautiful and profound. Our scriptures also say that time and space are illusion. Sometimes i feel eternity in the moment – the universe in my heart where time dissolves. But not always, to be truthful. And then i guess i wonder if i am doing enough – enough for what? To be one with eternity – with whom i am already one! Lol π Thank you for helping me with this…i feel so blessed to read your words here. π
LikeLiked by 2 people
I feel so close to you on this path! Yes, we seek oneness witht he One with whom we are already one…but I believe we are also called to touch others by reflecting Love, bringing Light to their experience…even if we know it only imperfectly. You do this for me with your words, and your sweet company!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much. Again your words speak to my heart because i sometimes worry about spending time writing without perfect “attainment” – whatever that may be….and here you are answering the unspoken queries of my heart — isn’t that just sweet Grace? π Thank you, my beloved friend….again and again. π
LikeLiked by 2 people
Sweet Grace, yes! *smiling heart*
LikeLiked by 1 person
The circle of life β€
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing here. π
LikeLike
Pleasure is all mine ! Learning is everywhere β€… Thank you for sharing your post with the world
LikeLiked by 1 person
So kind of you to say this. Prayers for your beautiful day. π
LikeLike
May GOD bless us both with love, happiness, wisdom, knowledge, and peace β€
LikeLike