An Ode to VG Siddhartha, CCD

Some people set their sights very high

And they try the best they can

But if things turn out less than enough,

It’s amazing they joined the race and ran.

It’s not as if all must join the race

For life is not just about races

But if they did and put in their best

They’re better than many so-called aces.

Cafe Coffee Day has many outlets

And they’ve spread much joy and cheer;

What could possibly trouble its founder,

How could he possibly be broken with fear?

You did not need to feel defeated,

There is no defeat while one fights;

You did not need to demean yourself,

You merely came down a li’l from the heights.

You did not need to feel you were less

Because you couldn’t show yourself at your best;

You did not need to feel depressed -

You were merely being tested and hard-pressed.

You were already a champion of sorts

And an inspiration to many around;

They were astounded at your vision

And the business you had helped found.

You did not need to write a goodbye letter

And drive in pain to a river nearby;

You’d already traversed a very long way

And were ready to touch the beckoning sky.

You did not need to kill yourself,

A knife to your ego would have helped;

If only you’d backed off to check on your mind

You’d have smiled though your ego yelped.

Your beautiful loving family would not be hurt

As they are now with you gone so soon;

If only you’d worked more on your insides

You’d have treated misfortunes as a boon.

You did not realize how loved you were

Or you wouldn’t have willingly taken your final bow;

I pray for your peace wherever you are

And for strength to those who miss you now.

- rajyogi

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