To a White Female Tourist at Kumbh Mela
by RK Biswas
You have rich offerings. And your mind has walls
like semi permeable membrane.
Your tongue drips with faith.
Your eyes alight like twin torches.
You are on this eager holiday
Where you want your thrill — -that electric shock
of enlightenment. Your nirvana
at my crusty feet. Perhaps I can
give it to you? It is only a matter of faith
after all.
Kneel. Close your eyes.
My little migratory bird be bold
in your devotion and I will hold nothing
back. My Gods will penetrate you through
me. And you will be blessed.
I guarantee.