i’ll be the tigers wife today
Durga, the goddess with 8 hands
is riding a tiger
she’s got a big crown full of jewels
a couple of swords
a bow and arrow
two scepters
a conch shell
a whirling universe
and a tablet scroll
in Her hand
i suppose that symbolizes
all the effort one must make
to cut through maya
to see things in perspective
to hold oneself in high esteem
to tame the desire tiger
to be armed
conscious
alert
aware of lifes inequities
to bear gifts gracefully
the tiger is carrying Her….
his mouth is open
his teeth are barred
he is walking
ready for what’s coming
meeting it head on
i’ll be the tiger’s wife today
december 2010
© 2010 sarah james