Divine Intervention

While flying from Uruguay to America,
I experienced some fearful problems,
Some were real and some nightmares.
I was tossing my handbag left and right
I heard a sermon my mother used to sing
I was quite engrossed for a few minutes
Forgetting all the problems I was worried about.
Hey, my co-traveler said, “your tape is running”
I remembered recording my mother’s voice
I think my mother came as protecting force
Giving an edge over my imaginative problems.
A mother is next to godliness, God personified.

An event of March, 2010 confirms my belief.
An Australian mum brings her premature baby son
Back to life by loving cuddles when chances none.
The doctors battled for twenty minutes gave up
Of saving her lifeless baby boy of 27 weeks.
Doctors gave the child to the mother to say goodbye
The grieving mother cuddled him tightly two hours
Bringing back her son to life, weighing 2 lbs.
Twenty minutes of science, two hours of love.
I bet it is nothing else but divine intervention

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September 19, 2014
Form: Free Verse


***Second part of the poem relates to a miracle happened in Australia. Anyone interested to read more, here is the link***

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?searchPhrase=Miracle+mum+Kate+Ogg
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Meier-Hans Avatar
October 3, 2014 at 10:25 AM
Beautiful poem Dr. Mehta, I was really touched reading this. Congratulations on your win.
Guzzi Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 4:42 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Breidenthal Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 3:30 PM
A very touching piece...wow. I like how reflective you are as you tell the story-"A mother is next to godliness, God personified." Very good food for thought - thank you for sharing : ) Always, Laura
Allison Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 10:27 AM
Dropping back with my congrats on your HM Dr Metha:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 8:54 AM
Dr. Ram, what a wonderful poetic story of an event that reflects God's divine intervention through the unending love of a mother. Congratulations to you. Sandra
Poteet Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 7:04 AM
I love the way you told this story, Dr. Ram, such a straight-forward last line - and the lead-up with the metaphor of God and mothers is excellent. This is poetic prose of the first order.
Schumacker Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 5:50 AM
Hi Dr. Mehta, You always have interesting stories. Nice write. Nice win. Congratulations. Earl
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 8:36 PM
wow, what a story, that second one is incredible, dr. Ram. Wish I could think what to write about for this one.
Wilcox Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 8:27 PM
That was really Amazing to Hear...TY For Sharing that with Me.When I had My Near-Death Experience at age 7;I was on The Other side a much longer length of time.My Moms absolute Heart wrenching Horrific Screams from Our side brought Me back...God saw My Heart and gave Me a second Chance...When I came back My Mom was holding Me dead in Her Arms so tightly that it started My heart beating again...So I believe You and Believe this..I was on the other side in a vast Garden sleeping like Dorthy in Oz.
Kendrick Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 2:12 PM
God can where man can't ..Great miracle that you shared..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Allison Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 1:43 PM
Touching and inspirational write Dr Mehta:-) Hope this does well for you:-) Hugs Jan xx
Chakrabarty Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Very very inspiring. Love is so powerful. Our Maharishis told about the power of love eons ago. They prayed Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Nir-Aamayaah | Sarve Bhadraanni Pashyantu Maa Kashcid-Duhkha-Bhaag-Bhavet | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih || We can transcend death through love. In this poem you have shown they were right even literally. Thank you Mehtasaab for your gift. Regards.
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