The Emperor’s action <br />Created a confusion <br />In the mind of Baron <br />Who awaited confirmation. <br /> <br />He was forced to open <br />The Grotto later on <br />Under severe pressure <br />From the Emperor. <br /> <br />The Commission met <br />To enquire Bernadette, <br />Who faced twenty gentlemen <br />While answering each question. <br /> <br />Her bold explanation, <br />Her sharp expression, <br />And her vivid memory <br />Were all seen extraordinary. <br /> <br />The commission noted, <br />What all details she stated, <br />And examined the witnesses <br />To verify her statements. <br /> <br />About the Lady’s secret <br />One member tried to get, <br />She said, “It’s no secret, <br />To you, if I reveal it.” <br /> <br />Another member asked <br />“How the Lady told, <br />You eat herb and grass <br />Like an animal does.” <br /> <br />For that she replied, <br />“Sir, when you eat salad <br />You don’t act like animal <br />But you feel quite normal.” <br /> <br />They didn’t expect, <br />This kind of retort, <br />From a peasant girl <br />That showed her will. <br /> <br />Next day, the commission <br />Went to inspect the scene <br />Where the Lady was seen <br />By the girl at the cavern. <br /> <br />To express their solidarity, <br />And show their total unity, <br />Marched the town people, <br />With their burning candle.<br /><br />Rajaram Ramachandran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a32-answering-the-commission/
