Lord Rama and the Squirrel

 Day-20

NaPoWriMo-2026

Prompt: For today, try writing your own poem that uses an animal that shows up in myths and legends as a metaphor for some aspect of a contemporary person’s life. Include one spoken phrase.

This story is found in the epic" Ramayana". A squirrel helped Lord Rama, along with the monkey warriors and bears, to build the Ram Setu (bridge). 

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How tiny it was in front of the task

There were big boulders to lift, 

The destination was too long

Everybody was laughing at it

A nuisance in the midst.

It looked up at the lord

With devotion in its big eyes

With great courage

Scurried across the beach

Picked up pebbles

Some grains of sand

To fill the gaps

The bridge got stronger

So the awe in the eyes of others.

The lord observed

With kindness in his eyes

He was charmed with the

Devotion, love, and dedication

Shown by the little one

Despite its size.

He picked it up and ran his fingers

Across the little one's back

Blessing it for a lifetime

With three beautiful stripes.

No effort is too small

If it is done with pure intent.

Participating in: NaPoWriMo-2026