I rushed to the temple
Knowing it was closing time

There a beggar stopped me, may be for alms
I brushed him aside as quick with my left arm

Well, the temple had closed by then for the day
With a few devotees strolling out making way

I walked slowly out of the temple
And talked silently making conversation with HIM

"I came all the way to seek you
And you had shut the door from me? "

The voice said" I knew you were coming
And even called for you, waiting outside all along"

Suddenly I turned to catch a glimpse of the beggar a few steps down
But then HE had vanished, not to be seen any where around

I said "Sorry to have just brushed you aside"
The voice replied " Just do not worry I am always besides"

Mohan M Prasad