Prayers Beware

Requested many a times, expectant

Then there are times, asked only once
Praying to God for something important
At times never answered and sometimes at once

If my weary heart ever asked for someone 

The one I didn't need to meet in person

Just in thoughts that one I could love
Will effortlessly learn life's lesson

Dwelling in thoughts, my day and night

Facing life's doldrums, steadying ship slight

Brightness of day will be his reflection

Mirroring myself in his selfless actions

Was I asking too much in that kinship !

Is there possibility of such a friendship !

For one who hear cries of people's heart

Knew life is not about, just being smart

Little joys of living who will revive

Beautiful only when together we thrive

Brushing soft strokes with unquestionable might 

Standing in water deep, for when I dive 

Perfecting just one thing not his pursuit

Life be more than a bushelful of loot

Taking new endeavors his favorite game

Couldn't be bothered gaining name and fame

If there was ever such a person divine

My heart being near whom, always pine

And then, God shows, here's what I asked !

Prayer incarnate, but can't be mine

Have that someone to love n admire

Person who fuels thoughts silently on fire

Should I be free to say, my desire

Or keep to myself, not being town crier

Now when ever something dearly I want

Should my prayer be answered and haunt !

I am extra specially really really careful

Taking super seriously and not just a jaunt

For again if I fall into my own trap

Ask for something that I do not yet have

Trouble will be, it comes scaring me true

Will be no going back to start life anew

Manjari