Saturday, October 22, 2011

I Can Kneel Before Him...


Written for One single Impression
Prompt #191 :  Limber Up

Thanks to Swapna of Following a Rainbow for this  week's prompt!
 

I Can Kneel Before Him...



“Limber up your legs”
He commands
And lo, a crackling sound
Stems from my knees
And he exclaims
“What is this orchestra, man!”
As I do it the second time..
That was my coach and me
In those golden yesteryears
Yes, I have always had
Musical knees
Keep trying to fill
My heart too with music
Need them both
Now that I am learning
To walk on a road
That is not smooth anymore
Yes, hard realities of life
Keep surfacing here and there
Every now and then
I pray from my heart
And thank God
That I can kneel before Him..


RS : )
 
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19 comments:

  1. NankaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Well done RS!! ...and a delightful poem!! I liked the use of the word "Orchestra":) Reflects both your humorous side and the more contemplating one too!! Keep up that flex RS, it exhibits much strength!!

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  2. Harshad MehtaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Having Him in heart always is a blessing.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    reality and spirituality ...well said!

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  4. MaggieOctober 22, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    How true! well written with a touch of humor.

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  5. anthonynorthOctober 23, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Excellent. And there's a close association with music and spirituality.

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  6. vivinfranceOctober 23, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    A lovely, heartfelt response to this prompt. I sympathise with the creaking knees. Most of me creaks!

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  7. The DryadOctober 23, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    You seem to have made amazing use of the prompt. "Musical limbs" - so perfect! <3

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  8. totomaiOctober 23, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    AMEN!

    it resonates even after i finish reading

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  9. SandyCarlsonOctober 23, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Love and joy are one in the same. You capture them here equally. Beautiful.

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  10. The Write GirlOctober 23, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    What a beautiful poem...you weave such a tender and heartfelt story in it.

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  11. JimOctober 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Very nicely written, Ramesh.
    I am no longer able to be on my knees so I kneel on my toes with my knees bent before me.
    ..

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  12. BillOctober 24, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I like this. The humor is an essential part of the spirituality that is the main theme.

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  13. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryOctober 24, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    perfect humor,
    your words shine.

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  14. Maxwell Mead Williams Robinson BarryOctober 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    perfect humor,
    your words shine.

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  15. Laura MariaOctober 24, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    "learning to walk on a road that is not smooth anymore" excellent!

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  16. Short PoemsOctober 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    This is excellent so simple and yet filled with so much meaning and humor :)

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  17. William LeedOctober 24, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Enjoyed!! Nice job.
    William

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  18. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    As we get older, humility will pad our knees.
    ZQ

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  19. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Really enjoyed that! Thanks!

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