When the skies thundered and sparked,

And the heavens poured to their hearts content

The water trickling and spraying on my tear-drained face

Drenched in self-sympathy and remorse,

Feeling the heaviness swelling in my heart ,

I thought,  Life ! its just not fair on me!

Life is not fair on me, had I thought?

Thankless and Ungrateful with my mind , I fought,

Hush NO! I have indeed been blessed by Amma,

Thank you Amma for all that you gave me,

Life is but my loyal friend,

Never tires teaching in spite of my failures,

Patient and waiting, for my transformation

To Break the cocoon of my mind

And emerge out stronger and beautiful

To make my life worthwhile and selfless,

When the night is at its darkest, Dawn is about to break,

The fiery of sorrowful events are just fake

As Amma says, Optimism is the grace of God,

I marched forward with new profound strength for

Blessed is the human facing life with undaunted courage

Smiling amidst all trials , Arise and Rejoice said the sage,

Be blissful for that’s your nature! Yes, Life is beautiful!!

— Preeti