Prayer

a poem by Sony Dalia

‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbam!’,
we are told from ages…

Yet, we function as we only can!
divergence signifies us,
differences delight us,
ambition brutalises all!

‘Global village’ concept too
indecorously deprecated…

A Surat, a Bhuj-
a cyclone, an epidemic, an earthquake,
annihilation of the innocents,
unmitigated misery stupefy all!

A Tsunami-
unheard of till now,
unites Indians with
all the suffers across the oceans!

Oh God! give us good sense,
enough strength, good health,
to extend succour to all,
to herald era of happiness for all!