The sum total of many parts is your identity
Your upbringing, your culture, your values- each entity
Contributes towards making you the person you become
The process is bound to be influenced some
By the path of living followed by your parents
Therefore when parenting its challenges presents
As an imperfect human being I try to discern
The most important lessons I would like you, my child, to learn
The unique lesson from our culture that I want to impart
Comes from the scripture, it is close to my heart..
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I want you to learn the lesson Krishna gave
On the battlefield, to Arjun, the warrior brave
That you should perform your work without anticipation
Of any reward, think of the journey, not the destination
To put your best foot forward, to fulfill your destiny
Separate desire from action, not have expectation any
Of a reward, applause, encouragement when your work you do
The best results are obtained thus, I’ve found it to be true…
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You may not read The Gita, but this you should imbibe
This singular lesson would prevent disappointment, let you thrive
Passion...unbridled 