sita of mithila

wife of Ram. daughter of Janaka and Sunaina

[devi-sita]

i've gotta go my own way

My dearest Rama, these games are for two

You let petty falsehoods into your head

All I ever did was be good to you

Yet malicious word through the kingdom spread

As it is want to do, fate tests our love

With a weary soul, I now must retreat

Return to cradle below, not above

Maybe again, in heaven we will meet

For now, though, with our love burning aflame

I must go back to my mother, sweet Earth

There is none, beloved, but you to blame

I have been through tormenting pain and hurt

Our sons Kusha and Lava I will miss To them each, from me, give a little kiss

[devi-sita]

foolish, silly, little me

I have proven my innocence, on this land 

Ha, I was tricked from my home once again

I cannot comprehend, or begin to understand 

Why must I suffer, I need a real man

Oh Rama, honoring words to be 

Bowing down to the town’s gossip, I cry

Did he forget all of the love for me?

He has turned his back, with more lies 

My heart has endured so much, 

As I wander through the forest so wild, 

My feet are weary, my spirit such 

A victim, I am of this unjust trial 

Alas, in this dark I will find the light  And hope to prevail with all of my might

[devi-sita]

my hearts burn, physically and emotionally

I see great Hanuman from far away, 

He asks me to dress up to see my prince

My heart flutters, alas, I will obey

I near Rama, his face shifts to a cringe

Amidst a sudden change, I feel the sting

Of rejection from one I held so dear

He claims my loyal has taken wing

And bids me go, my fire is now near

As fiery tongues licked at my very soul, 

The heat scorched and singed, as I formed a tear

Wondering if this test would let me achieve my goal

Among the flames, my heart did quake with fear

And so I waited on this ground, heart ablaze  For the fire proved me loyal, until the end of days

[devi-sita]

my monkey, my savior!

In the land of Lanka, with Ravana ruling supreme,

Hanuman shrunk to a little monkey,

Peering in on the harem, none of them like Sita seemed

The simian general discovered me.

Amongst the simusupa trees, I was located

Surrounded by rakshasi guards, 

The events of recent, Hanuman dictated

With his ring, my beloved sent regards

Before this, I was going to hang

A life without my dearest husband,

Filled my heart with overwhelming pain

With newfound hope, my death I suspend

Hanuman’s comfort, my heart is light Love has returned, and ends my plight

[devi-sita]

never trust a deer.

Noises in the woods, alas, golden deer

Rama, love, will you go catch it for me

Lakshmana cautions my darling, with fear

Alas, Rama loves me, just wait and see 

Rama leaves, my gift he begins to hunt 

Moments later, a flash, I hear him scream 

Lakshmana leaves me to survey this stunt

An unusual man knocks on my door 

I open it, ask him what he wants

My response might have been a little poor 

This unwelcome man starts to rage and taunt 

His true form is shown, the ground starts to shake Swept away, the golden deer a mistake

[devi-sita]

oh dear! where did it all go?

I never dreamed to leave the palace, 

Life was in Mithila, now a forest

Unforeseen events led to this challenge, 

I'm strong and will be there for my dearest

Across the river we royals must pass,

A woman in the forest, why, they ask

They all doubt my strength, I'll show them, alas

Against vile rakshasas , I’ll surpass

For the next fourteen years, this is my home

Sleeping outdoors, surrounded by evil 

My appearance might change without my comb

Nonetheless, I am Sita, I'll prevail 

They do not know the power I carry, After all, it was Rama I married

[devi-sita]

the long quest in the forest

Through stepmother’s betrayal, Ram must leave

For fourteen years in the forest, he must be 

Amidst the shades of uncertainty and grieve

I stand at the crossroads, he is my mighty tree

My heart trembles with every step I take, 

Dressed out of my fineries, I await

I know I must be with him, for his sake

After all, I believe this is my fate!

Our bond shall endure for any length,

A journey through Dandaka is no defeat

For in his arms I find peace and strength

I must join dear Ram, or I won’t be complete

With his hand next to mine, we hope to find,  Our love, our destiny, our peace of mind.

[devi-sita]

my prince, my prince

From afar, I see the handsome crown prince

Our eyes meet, souls once tied, but unaware

Our past heaven, roaming earth strangers since,

A flutter in my heart arose, we stare

He turns away and leaves in a sudden 

My mind is now consumed with this feeling

Who is he, I can no longer function

A sorcerer, my good sense he’s stealing

Even Anrils could not console my heart

Their warbling disturbs me, quiet please,

I only wish for him from whom I am apart,

The mischievous birds in my ear do tease. 

There is no rest for this torturing love, I try to sleep, but my thoughts are above.