AN INVOCATION OF MY HEART

Preeti Shrivastava

I’ll save myself from the speeding wheels,
I’ll find my way out of few obnoxious deals,
I’ll leave with grace the sides of a betrayer,
Oh God, save me from a fake friend’s prayer!

I prefer to devote myself towards kind deeds,
Reject the wrong, embrace the good indeed,
I won’t be carried away by the hater’s conceit,
Oh God, save me from dubious treat and greet!

I know the road has never been smooth enough,
The path ahead is rough, treading be bit tough,
I can escape the assumptions of those who judge,
Oh God, save me from the smile hiding a grudge!

I know there are ups and downs, highs and lows,
Outcomes of labour are far, when appear so close,
I’m not struck by the mocking eyes, words of scorn,
Oh God, save me from the caring hand with thorns!

-Preeti Shrivastava is PGT English, KV ONGC Surat