Saturday, May 10, 2025

An Ode to My First Guru

You are my first Guru, oh Mother dear,

No other can match you, you’re always near.

The love you bestowed is a radiant star,

Resonating within me like the strings of a sitar.

When feelings were bruised

And the mind was confused

Like a gentle butterfly, you graced my brow,

Turning my low spirits into joy somehow.

 

When hunger pangs were gnawing away

You shared the last crumb, chasing my blues far away

My pain you'd soothe, with a smile,

That selfless love, a vast stockpile,

Removed my glum more than the crumb!

 

The foolish tantrum I threw,

hurting the divinity that I knew...

For denying what I didn’t deserve

Yet the soothing snuggle you sweetly serve

Was a song to calm my every nerve

 

You brushed away my doubts and fears

Exemplifying love, you wiped away my tears

You shaped me with your gentle grace

Worthy of everyone’s embrace

 I bow to my guiding star

 My beloved first Guru and superstar!

 

Dedicated to all mothers!

By Pradeep Alur, May 9, 2025. 

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