The happiness potion: A poem by Dr. Sai Surve Rane

Should you chance upon this very secret verse,

The scroll has deemed you worthy of its incredible force.

With a promise on your lips that you shall not lose yourself,

Follow each direction to brew this brilliant wealth.

Take an earthen cauldron and set it on the flame,

Pour an ounce of love, of any good brand name.

Warm it uniformly, till it begins to bubble,

Then add a dash of care and watch the potion double.

Now chop away your worry and before you forget,

You will need the salt from a few drops of your sweat!

Let your hard work simmer, then add some belief,

It shall color itself in the sunshine which is a great relief.

Filter out the dregs of despondent memories

And concentrate the drink with regaling stories.

Such a simple recipe, to err there's little scope,

Though you can surely do with a few more drops of hope.

Savor every sip with a smile to the skies above,

And always remember that it began with some love.