Prafulla Kumar Mohanty's
DRAUPADI - X
The Krishna Sensation
History is not man's chambermaid
nor mistress, to carry
the message
of the past to future unborn,
man makes history and forwards it
by preserving memories
like treasures of gold
to dazzle future men with wonder.
Father let's make this occasion momentous
said Dhristadyumna
with a knowing smile
the king nodded, He is godlike wise and clever
never lose your guard, we need his favour.
Returning to the chamber Draupadi
fell on the silk sheets thinking of Vasudev
Who is he, how does he look,
What are his needs, what is he as man
How to guaze his mind
Who can tell?
Before I greet him I must know about him
his tastes, his fancies, a bit of his past
he is a legend, they say, a Hero
of many exploits, amorous, adventurous forays
into uncharted territories have left behind
many a tale of wonder
for admirers to gloat over:
I wish he were here now
I cannot wait a whiff when
Krishna is in everyone's heart
I must see myself
whether he is real or
an icon
for weak hearted mortals.
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