Mother, My Mother...

Mother,  My Mother
poem by Dr. Ram Sharma

O!! Mother

Thou are the epitome of infinite patience and

dedication

her broken teeth,  her wrinkled face

proves her indomitable will power and

experience

her eyes like vast sea of compassion

her will power to merge herself with the

family

she like a sailor

sailing across the boat of whole family

through storms and tides

I salute you

My Mother

[NOTE: This poem was recited at my mother's memorial services on March 17, 19 and 20, 2015... my mother Mary Christian Heising passed away on January 9, 2015 at the age of 88 years and 3 months in San Diego, California.  The photo  is of her on January 5, 2015 when she reached true peace on the day of my guru's jayanti (birthday) Paramahansa Yoganandaji  -- Dr. Carolyn Heising]