Fame on the Plaque

Fame on the Plaque

A man is surely taken aback

when he cannot track

the names of the authors

of numerous epical scriptures.

Exist on the earth exquisite sculptures

Unidentified are their genius carvers

“ Great they are” bow the onlookers

with gratitude to them with prayers.

But also exist, proofs ample

with manipulation and battle

snatches the crafts from its creator

and put his name in indelible letters

the fame-seeking unscrupulous victor

adding his adorations as the author

Instances are also in galore,

Hanged the artist, then the ruler

cut his tongue, pulled his eyes

chipped his finger, ripped his family ties

so that he cannot create another

that might lest belittle the feat of the ruler.

Some make their own statues

and add to the crafts his own hues

to live in memories at high esteem

but they never live to cry and scream

as their statues are disfigured, dishonored

The truth over time can never be blurred.

Present rulers love their names in the plaques

to be lauded forever by public for the acts

and they repeat many a time in the same project

but the fate of the plaque in due time they forget.

But the books by authors, anonymous

continuing to part wisdom enormous

make their authors synonymous with Lord

“ To miss such fame no mortal man can afford.”

A passerby passing by under the hot sun

rests under a tree to get rid of exhaustion

thanks the Lord for such nectar-like provision.

The man who made it, him lord will thus, pass on.

Remains synonymous with Lord the unknown carver

Hey man! For materialistic name and fame, do not run after/

P K Routray

in the service of Lord