A Miracle Poem

Preamble: The India Poetry Circle (IPC) publishes every year an anthology of collaborative poems by its members in the name and style of "Confluence". In 2023 it was suggested that apart from the usual collaborative poems, each poet also write a "Miracle Poem" on some miracle that has happened in his/her life ( an out of the blue, unexpected occurance that left you 'Glowing'. 

Searched for miracles from my life, thus far 

couldn't find any immediately, but a miracle 

involving my nation sprang to mind, "it was"- asserted 

inner voice, loud and clear - "Nothing short of miracle!" 

The cricket team of India 

lightweights in one day format

underdogs, became world champions

beating the mighty West Indies twice!

Yes, miracles do happen...

when you believe, act with determination 

or as skipper Kapil says " have a collective desire to win" 

Nobody gave the underdogs, Indians any chance

seniors declined captaincy,  that fell 

on the young shoulders of Kapil Dev

who it turned out, led from the front 

leading by example, be it 

in batting, bowling or fielding! 

Captain's 175 not out, against Zimbabwe 

an unbelievable catch of King Richards  in the finals 

 contributed big,  as 'Rays' combined 

to become this bright 'Sun' of  a miracle! 

A saga of a team who from 'No where" 

or laughing stocks in '75 and '79 

emerging champions in 1983 

a spectacle that witnessed, great teamwork 

rising self belief of players with each game 

and an ever- motivating skipper 

Indeed, "Kapil's Novices" had turned " Kapil's Devils"

Nothing short of a miracle! 

A miracle that moved, energized a gigantic nation

inspired future generations to take up game, excel

epoch making win, in cricketing history... 

Success so much sweeter, when out of the blue 

 precisely why the '83 win, is hailed a miracle!