A Prayer to Mother and Sri Aurobindo

on Mary Helen's birthday - Feb. 8, 1998

Touch her tonight O Lord,

Descend to her here on earth

And whisper the mystic word

At this moment of her rebirth.

Inspire her spirit to rise

To thy feet in loveliness

Upon her sleep-filled eyes

Bestow thy tender caress

That she might wake in wonder,

Renewed on her silent way

Walk through storm and thunder

Unmoved by the karmic play.

If my voice can reach thee

I pray thee answer my prayer

That she whom you've given to teach me

May breathe thy celestial air.