I am in your hands, Mother.
You brought me into this world
And you have kept me thus far in your protection.
You have fed me and sheltered me;
You have taught me and guided me;
My heart and eyes have opened because of you.
I am not more or less than what you made me,
And no greater or lesser than any other of your many parts.
The care with which you hold a raindrop
Reminds me to pass my remaining days
In kindness and consideration of all around me,
And not to forget that we,
Human, rock, bird, tree and all,
Are equally your children.
