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Venu "Flute Of Krishna"

Venu "Flute Of Krishna"

By Mahiruha

Simplicity was your staff,
And consecration your robe
And humility your simple crown-
Unseen by most, but felt by all-
We cherish your opal-heart,
An opal so pure, so rare,
Not all the suns of the universe
Could pool their savings
To buy
A jewel
Half so rich as you.
We have lost your body,
But you have left behind your
Treasure-heart
For us to share, to delight in
And to cherish forever.
Not even in Heaven
Can be found
Such unparalleled treasure.
You gave yourself to God
As a straight, simple flute.
And God gives us memories of your life
Redolent with jasmine,
Sandalwood
And pine.
May many seekers learn from you
How to carve their aspiration
Heart-wood
Into beautiful, untiring
Flutes,
Fit to shape and sound
The flowing utterances of our Father,
The musical God.

14 July 2013

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