Integration.... Poem by Umasree Raghunath

She wakes with the sun and the weight of the day
Her heart full of love and courage at play

She juggles her dreams with the cries of her child
In the chaos of life she's tender and wild

Her hands hold the world with grace and with care
Yet still, she finds moments for herself to repair

She nurtures her work with passion and drive
Her spirit so strong it keeps her alive

In the kitchen she's queen and a mother so kind
Her sacrifices hidden but her love unlined

She steps into the world with a smile so bright
Facing every challenge with unwavering might

With every hurdle, she rises with grace
No obstacle too big, no time to waste

She travels through life with a heart full of hope
In each journey, she finds strength to cope

Her soul is her compass and her mind her guide
No storm can break her, no truth can hide

Through all the struggles she faces each day
She carves out time to find her own way

In moments of stillness, she breathes in her peace
Her love for herself is a sweet release

Her family, her work, her passions collide
In each role she plays, she wears it with pride

Her laughter is bright, her spirit is free
She's a force of nature for all to see

The world may ask much, but she gives it her best
In the art of balance, she's truly blessed

She weaves together her love, strength, and grace
A woman of power in every place

With endless courage and love that won't cease
She holds everything together and finds her own peace

Through the struggles, the joys, the highs and the lows
She's a woman of beauty wherever she goes

-- Umasree Raghunath