Reverence

The sacred Tooth Relic

They have come to worship YOU:

Kandyans, sarees,

denims, skirts, t-shirts, blouses,

Small, medium, large (and other sub-categories),

Bangles, bracelets, necklaces,

earrings, rings, watches, anklets,

Backpacks, handbags, sachels,

leather and cotton;

iPhones, iPods, iPads,

other sorts of phones and cameras

while the signpost

"Please switch off your mobile phones"

flirt with protruded, bumpy backs;

while the gym-pumped chests

and bouncy boobs

savor the attention of a selfie.

They have come to worship YOU:

leaving their high heels, low-heels,

coat-shoes, sneaker, sandals, and flip-flops outside.

They have come to worship YOU:

disguising their disgusting cages

of flesh, blood, bones, and mostly bog,

well-powdered, made-up, perfumed,

in case they may make the sacred premise smell!

with a heartful (no matter how big, how small)

of Reverence.

-Uththara-