In Tribute To A Sage Poem by sookdeo manansingh manansingh

I am now an orphan
for my parents both
have left the earth
to continue the journey of life
i am left behind
to fulfill my purpose of birth
from upon the shore
i could see the waves
coming to touch my feet
that i may have the strength
to lift myself
from every obstacle which i meet

the clouds over the horizon
comfort my mind
and to give me the courage to fight
the gift of inspiration my father
give to me act as my shield
and my light
i must walk without fear
and prepare to meet the future
to create a new enlighten path
one where humanity will find
the freedom to escape
this bondage to come together
and not fall apart

the enriched discipline
my mother pass on to me
i will always carry as my shield
that the goodness i sow
upon this soil
will an abundance of fruit yield
to knock on the doorway of patience
i will persevere like the birds
after the wind in the sky
i will not forsake the principles
which she taught me
though the mirage of untruth
may cross mine eye

to find comfort with the birds
and butterflies will help
to remove any sorrow
as i leap to reach over every mountain
with my knowledge and faith
to envision a brighter tomorrow
the memories of my childhood
will keep me awake
in the time of old age
for the treasure of wisdom
i leave behind
will be in tribute
to my father
who lived like a sage.