I garland your heart my Swami
with fresh plucked blossoms
garnered from the fields of my soul
a daffodil smile tickling my face
Like teenagers without a care in the world
We stroll along the edge of forever

Thick clouds of sweet incense
rise from brass temple bowls
the tiles are cool under my bare feet
rubies fall from the sky, pink rays
across Your altar
O Hari
the moments are drenched in Your
Love
there is no space between us now
Your breath has married mine

Choose your words wisely
Let those words encourage
Be uplifting and inspiring
As one crosses the bridge
Let those words teach them
Help to build and motivate
Give the youth wisdom and knowledge
In order for them to elevate

With such alacrity
Eager to get the job done
Willing and able to learn
Always on the run
Forging ahead in the distance
Taking things one day at a time
Managing the time wisely
In order to keep things in line

Always have faith
With an upbeat attitude
Think positive thoughts
And show your gratitude
Brighten your world
Be your own source of sunshine
Rise up through the air
Remember to be gentle and kind

When you're yourself, that's the best
You don't have to be like the rest
To yourself, be true
And be you, be you

Being different is fine
So do it all the time
It shouldn't make you blue
Just be you, be you

Sometimes others don't understand
This wasn't what they had planned
But they can't decide for you
So be you, be you

Who you are is your choice
Speak with your own voice
You're important too
So be you, be you

Don't be afraid
To lead your own parade
Make it how ever you want to
So long as it's you, it's you

Everyone has their own part to play
Everyone has something important to say
Don't forget that you do too
And always be you, be you

There may be times that may seem cloudy
But, you have to keep pace
One just can not give up hope
And if you do, you would sadly fall out of place
Have the strength and courage
To push yourself even harder
The battle will test you intensely
Let it make you wiser and sharper

Learn and grow
Just go with the flow
There is so much more in store
And that is for sure
With each day that passes
We uplift and inspire
Utilize that motivating force
To reach even higher

The scenery can be chaotic at times
With lots of total confusion
Instead of dwelling on the problem
We can search for the solution
The shadows of darkness
Will eventually give way to the light
With a clearer path up ahead
We can enrich our world and make things bright