Dharma Master Andrew. J. Williams
It came to be
The Queen had conceived
And was with child
All rejoiced in anticipation
Of the coming royal birth
Peace and love reigned throughout the nation
Heaven and Earth
So the Queen and attendants
Began their journey to her childhood home
As was the way in days gone by
As they reached the gardens of Lumbini
Filled with flowers and singing birds
The moon was shining brightly, high in the sky
Knowing her time was near
She said “I can go on no more,
Lay me down by the lake,
To give birth by the shore”
All rejoiced in anticipation
As she leaned against a knowing tree
The Prince was born in that moment
Painlessly
Heavenly music filled the air
Heavenly flowers rained down upon the earth
Rainbows appeared in the sky
Peace was felt throughout the land
The earth stood still with understanding
And nature smiled
Amazingly the child did stand
Took seven steps
With each appeared a lotus flower
All rejoiced with realisation
This was no ordinary child
As he so boldly proclaimed
This is my last birth
I am the foremost in this world
I will lead and guide you
I am the highest
Now there is no rebirth for me
I will teach the truth
It seemed all of nature knew
The child born that day
Would be the man to show the way
To set us free
So let us live with love and patience
And understanding in all relations
And as we reach out to each other
Always remember the care of our mother
Always remember the love of our mother
We owe our life to our mother
Always respect love and care for our mother.
