Business of God

‘Tis the season of worship they say –

We’re losing the fervour by the day !!

 

Allocation for the deity is ten per cent or less;

Food, decor and alcohol complete the mess.

 

Visiting pandals far and near;

The priest chants something that none can hear.

 

The people – do they come to pray ?

Watch them closely and have your say.

 

Spirituality and religion live far apart –

One is in hiding, the other in the cart.

 

Blaring speakers and soulless tunes;

Wave after wave, like desert dunes.

 

With smoke and sound – crackers galore –

Where is the Diwali we used to adore ?

 

The courts and police they all have failed –

But will find an alibi when the ship has sailed !

 

Public peace put on the line -

The Business of God is working fine !!

 

DK - 28/Oct/2019