Counterfeit
July 6, 2023The Greater Cats
July 6, 2023Brooding Love
Madhava:
Your moon-faced love
Had never guessed
That parting hurts.
Radha is tortured,
Dreading you will leave.
Love has robbed her of all power,
She sinks clasping the ground.
Kokilas call,
Startled, she wakes
Only to brood again.
Tears wash the make-up
From her breasts.
Her arms grow thin,
Her bracelets slide to the ground.
Radha’s head droops in grief.
Her fingers scar the earth
Bleeding your name.
Vidyapati
Vidyapati (1360-1440) was a medieval Indian poet and writer who is often associated with the Bhakti movement. His work is characterized by a strong sense of devotion and a deep love of the divine. Vidyapati wrote in the Maithili language, and his poetry has been praised for its lyricism and beauty. His work has had a profound influence on the culture and literature of the region, and he is considered one of the most important writers of his time.