I Have Inherited

My sister Lily’s love and determination

I have inherited.

My sister Arpita’s concern and service

I have inherited.

My brother Chitta’s poetry and sacrifice

I have inherited.

My brother Hriday’s philosophy

and wisdom

I have inherited.

My brother Mantu’s patience

and detachment

I have inherited.

My sister Ahana’s music and immensity

I have inherited.

My Mother Yogamaya’s psychic tears

and surrender

I have inherited.

My Father Shashi Kumar’s

inner confidence and outer triumph

I have inherited.