Beyond the Horizon: To Our Dearest Krinal

Today my son Krinal graduates from USC with his Master's in Aerospace Engineering. To celebrate, I created this metal print art for him. 

My feelings are in Marathi and I have never tried writing a poem in English before. So, AI came to my rescue. I used it to help shape the words for the poem and to create art for this metal print. 

This gift for Krinal is my heart translated for him to keep forever.

 

Beyond the Horizon

From the happy-go-lucky boy with the mischievous spark,
To the Aerospace Engineer who has made his own mark.
We look back on the years, through laughter and glee,
At the charming young man, you were destined to be.

You were beautifully pampered, our center of light,
Daddy brushed your teeth till your smile was just right.
Even when you grew heavy, you’d ask for a ride,
Carried on long walks with your Daddy by your side.

With Dada, a whirlwind of giggles and play,
A bond of shared secrets that brightened each day.
two brothers, two storms, two suns
filling our home with noise and joy,
with fights that ended in laughter,
with memories that still warm our hearts.

We remember the love in your Grandparents' eyes,
Aaji’s puranpoli—the sweetest of prize.
And Ajoba, so faithful, tied every shoe,
Walking you to the van until fifteen, for you.

At Mamma’s busy office, your photo stood tall,
The joy she would feel when she’d answer your call.
Through the hum of the meetings, your "cute voice" would ring,
Of friends and of toys, and what tomorrow would bring.
From Montessori puppy-wins to the doctor’s demand
"He’s so very sweet, can we keep him on hand?"

A world of Hot Wheels and Beyblades in tow,
Even sneaking a car to an exam—what a show!
With a Rubik’s Cube twist or a game you designed,
The "Gadget Man" spirit was already defined.
Though we worried that textbooks might feel like a chore,
In the tenth grade, you decided to truly outsoar.

From JEE to the SAT, you rose to the test,
At Purdue and then USC, you proved you’re the best.
With a Master’s in hand and a wit sharp and bright,
You’re the smartest of us, a truly grand sight.
You can talk of technology, politics, or art,
The life of the party, the home’s beating heart.

So here’s to the journey, the heights, and the grace,
As you design the future and conquer deep space.
May the skies you study welcome you.
May your dreams rise higher than rockets.
May your laughter remain your compass,
your curiosity, your fuel,
your kindness, your true north.

Wherever you go,
whatever you build,
know this —
your family stands behind you,
proud, grateful, and full of love
for the boy you were
and the man you have become.

Congratulations, our shining star.

The sky is no longer the limit!

With all our love,

Mamma & Daddy