I Feel Blessed

So many people have touched my life, With their wisdom and kindness I recollect in hindsight With fondness. My father, who taught me When the chips are down Count your blessings, And don’t lose your perspective. My mother who suffered a great deal, And had nerves of steel Taught me to face every calamity With forbearance and dignity. My teachers who showed me my strengths When I had doubts about myself. My sister all of twenty, While taking her last breath Told my parents not to mourn her death. Even in that moment She was not thinking of herself. My doctor who nursed me during my illness, Taught me to have faith In the healing power Of the body to regenerate. From my husband, I learnt To be passionate About everything you undertake My children, in whom I saw my own reflection Taught me humility and compassion. Anika, my grand daughter Helped me rediscover What is fun and laughter? A dear friend who was on dialysis Made me see that the mind can work miracles but too much thinking can lead to paralysis. Pushkar whom I met at Blind Relief Association Showed me what is surrender and resignation. My guide who gave me practical tips On the art of living. The list is endless And I really feel blessed And grateful that I am what I am Because of all of them.