the bells peal in abandon
the lamps die in worship
the mantras a constant resonance
shiva sits smiling
nandi gazing in adoration
white marble and black onyx
the devotee mills about
amongst the throng
unsure of his worship
overt displays of surrender
coloured threads a witness
fruit and flower offerings
the devotee retreats
bows his teary head
hot drops of anguish
wash his heart clean
the lamps die in worship
the mantras a constant resonance
wispy waifs of incense drift
nandi gazing in adoration
white marble and black onyx
in joyful communion
amongst the throng
unsure of his worship
he follows the crowd
coloured threads a witness
fruit and flower offerings
recycled from the gate
bows his teary head
hot drops of anguish
wash his heart clean
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