Amma, I stand empty handed!
I really did not know
What gift should I select for you.
Money or honey?
Milk or silk?
Flower or fruit?
Sweet pudding or tender coconut?
….
You smiled at my silliness! And
You asked the whole heart of mine.
I was very happy that you asked for such a simple thing.
At once tried I to take my heart –
To offer unto your lotus feet.
Not once, twice or thrice
I have been trying for years together
To lift my heart against the gravity of the earth
But I am unable to separate my heart
Which is strongly attached to the world.
I tried all tricks to isolate it.
Meditation, Mantra, Prayer, Yoga…
Failure; utter failure!
I stand, in front of you, empty handed
Raman Savithiri
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/980-i-stand-empty-handed/
