Tears for my Rajah

a poem by Mayank Mohan Pande

There are times when men resort to arms in acts of retribution,
at others they leave such matters to the Lord and
beat their chests in compunction for their sins,
but whenever a valiant soul departs, adversary or mate, they all weep.
These then are my tears for Rajah.

Dear Rajah, as you depart to the heavenly sky,
Your loved ones look above, with a tearing wail and a helpless cry,
‘O’ a better friend to us than human beings can be,
May you find your heavenly abode, as a tranquil sea.
Life and partners, are a transient gift of the Lord,
but we will always be in a state of pain.
The sighful memories of your love,
beauty and friendship will forever remain.