Mentors in my life

Mother’s womb

So warm and secure

My breathing began here

Father held my little finger

Mentored me all the way

A divine figure

My Grandfather

My idol of worship

Nurtured values

Of Nobility and humility

That strengthen my spine

It all happened

During a meaningful story time

Friendship and compassion

Playtime laid the foundation

Thanks to Siblings and peer

School with loving teachers

Smiling Polymath

Blended reading and writing

With values so efficiently

I walked for miles

In my fulfilling journey of life

Ever so grateful

To all mentors

Enriching my life

–  Pradnya Surve