Friday, May 31, 2019

The Guide

An Archer once in search of Sterling Guide,
Reached abode where dwelled The Saint;
Who was known for 'wisdom & temper' possessed,
And Few Acolytes under him who Virtue Attained.

Said, 'Sire, you craft glittering diamonds, was told,
What worth mine to plead to bestow me;
With erudition of colossal enlightenment,
And ameliorated fruits of heavenly tree.'

Replied, 'Not rugged you seem though perseverance is seen,
Weathered by roads still verve you preserve,
What one's worth, who am I to challenge?
Would preach & confer whatever you deserve!'

The days crawled, inspiring was stage,
But with each day passed realized The Saint;
Those adroitness instructions can't be bestowed,
As 'Eyes' revealed whatever harangued would be unfollowed & devoured;
That compelled The Saint to 'Convene' those few Acolytes.

© Pranav Chaturvedi 2019