In praise of Durga

You are the embodiment
Of mental resolve.
The lethargy in us that
You shall never absolve.

An edifice of
Valour and action
The epitome of
energy and gumption.

Those eighteen hands of yours
Are a study in contrast
As if they are a demonstration
Of peace co-existence of
Seemingly contrasting stances

Infuse the spark in us
To demolish inertia
Crush the Mahisha within us
To help us achieve greater heights