sankalpam

paadapushpam

at your lotus feet, mother,
i will lay an offering a day,
the work of my heart by my hand.

at your lotus feet, mother,
i will lay a little colour and
a little cadence and some flowers.

at your lotus feet, mother,
the flowers of my love for you
will meet the flowers of your grace.

at your lotus feet, mother,
your grace will move my hands
and word and image will form.

at your lotus feet, mother,
word and image will help me
express the beauty of your formless form.

at your lotus feet, mother,
i will see my form in you
and your presence in me.

at your lotus feet, mother,
i will find me and i will find you,
and as you move my heart and hand
i will know we are one.

i am but one flower at your feet.
i am but the flower of your feet.
i am but your lotus feet.
i am but the self whose feet they are.
i am you. you are me.

this is why i know that
easily and as i promise
i will lay an offering a day
the work of your heart and my hand
at your lotus feet, mother.

amavasya 2004