OM SHANTI
Mother’s prayers of peace
was a mantra. Om Shanti—
the house has peace, all gods
dwell there.
When I became a gypsy,
wandering from nation to nation,
the grace and power of peace
became illusive, unreal
but an echo from the shadow said:
Om Shanti—peace to everyone.
In those years of travel
when worry and grief slipped
through the slits of my chamber
as easily as fog through night,
i called for mother
she replied: Om Shanti__
be strong and humble,
enjoy the hum of peace.
Now, in response
to every sunset prayer,
she tells me to choose carefully
the words I speak to my family:
each one has power, vibrates
in the air. Om Shanti—
your heart must beat gently
for peace is love.
Shubh Bala Schiesser : Lives in Austin, Texas (USA). Holds a Master’s Degree in ‘Social work’. Rendered work and stayed all around the world with family and also worked with Government Agency, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, which deals with disability persons. Both her children are PhD holders and are professionals engaged in jobs. Reading, writing and performing is her hobby.
She can be contacted at e-mail : sbala@austin.rr.com
