Papaji

Sitting near the lighthouse,
I am surrounded by
waves, softly splashing.

While looking up at the sky
the moon holds my eyes,
and I see you.

Like a film,
my memories playback your smile
twinkling as a star.

The fragrance of your spirit
lingers with a sweet perfume,
and I remember how...
Gentle and giving to all,
you were as the ocean.

Fiercely protective and strong
you shielded as a warrior.

Caring and kind,
your heart held the world;
but you still made room for me,
your daughter.

I felt accepted by you,
like the earth cradling roots.
I was treasured by you
like a king's fortune.
And I became a part of you,
like the air that we breathe.

The Gods smiled
when they gifted us
with a man so dignified,
and a soul so pure.

And as time is endless
I know we'll meet again,
but until that day,
I look to the heavens
and smile;
as a special divine light
shines on our family
blessing us forever,
mei aapka tahe dil se shukriya karana chaahatee hoon, Baba.