Dear Lakshmi

Not a scar, but mark of ancestors, 

etched in her arms, with dimensions,

piqued interests of suspicious kinds,

so she hides, from the snooping eyes.

Dear Lakshmi, you are special one,

our only hope to reach destination, 

which had remain, an elusive goal,

that we sought, across generations. 

She was loved, cherished for long,

yet, given the task, walk on embers,

for, her blood carries the memories, 

that will bring, both despair & glory. 

Dear Lakshmi, learn the techniques, 

coming handy, at the time of need,

giving protection from potential dangers,

and insights, to overcome challenges. 

Whenever she felt distraught from failures, 

she touched veins formed over her skin,

feeling the outlines, created mental image,

giving her motivation, to renew efforts. 

Dear Lakshmi, path you have undertaken, 

filled with uncertainties, but never falter,

you will find help from unlikely corners, 

universe has chosen, you as successor. 

So she walks, for the dream she had,

a divine purpose, followed with passion,

traversing continents, oceans and grounds, 

finally discovered, the gate to unknown... 

Dear Lakshmi, you are our savior,

now the souls of ancestors rest,

you have made us happy & proud,

when your feet, walked on blessed earth!