Saga of True Friendship

Krishna was a mighty king,

While Sudama was an impoverished man.

Their friendship is remembered by all

Krishna was a symbol of friend in need.

Friends that have been friends indeed.

Sudama lived in destitution

His children were affected of hunger

With tearful eyes his wife said,"ask Krishna for help.

Eventually he decided to meet his friend

To beg for his children and with problems to contend.

"Don’t go empty-handed",his wife said 

She packed few rice crispies in a piece of cloth

Timid Sudama in torn clothes left for palace

He reached Dwarka after a tortous hike

A place which he was bound to like.

Sudama stared the palace in amazement 

Krishna was seated on a throne 

He was overwhelmed and ran barefooted

Then took some water to wash his friend's feet

Offered him some snacks to eat.

They recalled their childhood days

Lord's hospitality humbled him,

to offer his friend his small gift.

 Krishna snatched his bag

 "I have never tasted such sweetness in anything else."

They had their meals in gold plates

Sudama thought of children back at home

He stayed at the palace for two days

But couldnt prepare himself to ask for favour

Now he thought who will be his saviour.

He reached home the next day

Was amazed to see magnificent mansion

His wife was dressed in opulent silks

We have been rid of our miseries his wife aforesaid

Darkness fled and happiness was overhead.

He understood that all of this was Krishna's doing.

As he bestowed wonderful and incomparable riches 

Sudama promised that he would never forget his Lord

Wealth opulence and happiness he received

Lord Krishna is much more than what we perceive.