A Prayer To God

    A Prayer To God 

[ Poet Sahil Sharifdin Bhat]

Dear God, I seek your wisdom deep

To answer my questions or I shall weep. 

I studied books and met gurus wise,

Thus drowned myself in doubts and lies. 

Tell me the truth of creation's birth?

Of scattered stars ? of amazing earth?

The purpose behind the cosmic jugglery ?

The secret of my happiness and misery? 

Oh, God, I've sought you in temples grand,

Mountains, seas and pleasant land. 

I looked around me through and through

And saw your footprints but not you .

Please meet me, God, in solitude profound,

And tell me the truths that prophets found. 

I long to hear your voice, so clear and true,

To find my purpose, to know what to do.

Tell me, God, how shall I worship thee?

In rituals and rites, or by softening me?

Or is it in kindness and love for all,

In humbling oneself or standing tall?

Whom do you make your companion?

Do you see appearance or intention? 

Guide me, God, on this journey unknown,

Show me the shortest way to your throne.

Grant me peace and calm my soul.

Make me understand the universe whole. 

Answer my questions with divine grace 

And through me help the human race.

Dear God, I await your response here,

With open heart and a mind so clear.

I seek your wisdom, your eternal light,

To fill my heart, and guide me right.