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.