Homage to Shiva-Shakti <br />The first and greatest of lovers, <br />Whose love bears the burden of cosmic mysteries; <br />Then obeisance to Ganesha, Lord of the masses, <br />Remover of obstacles, who loves dance, music, poetry, <br />And all the arts: vouchsafe the safe passage <br />Of this slender verse-offering at Love's shrine; <br />Look benignly on a beginner's faltering muse, <br />Which totters even as it commences <br />Not unlike a new-born heifer struggling to get on its feet, <br />Lowing in feeble and pitiful accents for its Mother; <br />Thus I humbly invoke your blessings: <br />Accord this venture a propitious starting, <br />And may the poetry please discerning audiences. <br /> <br />[From The Serene Flame]<br /><br />Makarand Paranjape<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/invocation-31/
