Urmila

The war of Dharma and Adharma Will be fought for Sita; Shrutakirti will hold Shatrughna’s hand, As they think of their prince; Mandavi will serve Bharatha As he rules the kingdom In Rama’s name- The name of Bharatha will be immortal While Bharatha is still alive.

And still nothing is left For Urmila- Fourteen years of cold, silent palaces, And a colder ,empty bed

Perhaps Sumitra may understand; For she has sent a son to the forest, A son who was not banished.

And he has left Urmila alone.

~ Excerpt from writings by "cupacoffee" @allpoetry

Urmila means "ripples" in Sanskrit. The younger sister of Sita and wife to Rama's brother Lakshman ..she slept for 14 years to compensate for Lakshman's wakefulness for the same amount of time while protecting Rama in exile. Did she really sleep or was she in emotional stasis buffeted by decisions and situations out of her control ? The ripples are no more but perhaps deep within they roar and cry.