The Moon is Waning

The Moon is waning

Though the mighty river is flowing

Graciously in calmness, the refulgent sun Extended its reach to the other side

Of the river, by making a leeway bright,

Where the devotees in large

Numbers are waiting for their turn to

Wash away their sins in seconds only;

The hard exterior of the stony surface of

The ghats, the embankments patronize Everyone, without fear or favour;

There will be Life till the shaft of light

Stays there, before the darkness takes over;

In the meantime, let me enjoy

The spectacle of the waning moon

Touching the top of the temple canopy.