Every breath I inhale remains locked within in awe
fascinated and enchanted by the miracle of life
And as I exhale, peace envelops my being in a smile
But for you, my Guru Ra…, this life wouldn’t be mine!

Every emotional crying that ever was a part of me
presenting an irresponsible and weak to act ‘Gita’
has been vanquished and healed, stable for all to see
But for you, my Guru Ra…, this life wouldn’t be mine!

Every confusion that ever crossed my muddled mind
leading me deeper into desperation, pain and fear
has vanished without a trace leaving clarity in its wake
But for you, my Guru Ra…, this life wouldn’t be mine!

Every longing I ever had to grow my wings and fly
to experience in all planes higher, deeper and beyond
unfolds not rarely but as a waking conscious presence
But for you, my Guru Ra…, this life wouldn’t be mine!

Every need I ever had to be in your physical presence
to have you say my name, acknowledge and praise my accomplishments
melt away in my tears as your presence envelops my being
But for you, my Guru Ra…, this life wouldn’t be mine!

Gita Krishna Raj