An Ode to a Temple Cart

Once upon a time, O Temple Cart!

You were the embodiment of the Devine art

Where is all that gone now?

Who pushed you to this state and how?

At least once a year they decorated you with flowers

But once the festival is over, they denied you the covers

Alas! You were ravaged by the wind and rain

And slowly deteriorated and now you are in ruin

Once upon a time they cared you so much

At least once in a year you carried the Lord!!

Now that they have discarded and neglected, too much

You have become home for anthills, how sad!!

Passing through the passage of time

You have made way for new generation

Carts that have electric motors and wheels for steering

And denied people an involvement with divine feeling

Yet you convey a message for the mankind

That for the older generation always be kind

Please look after them well with due respect

Don't let them become victims of neglect

Note: This was written about 3 years back after visiting the Temple Cart (Ratham) at K.R.S North bank. during 1984-85 also this ratham was well intact. in about 10-15 years, completely deteriorated..