339. THREE EXAMINATIONS

I have
Three examinations to pass:
   Death, Life and God.
I must say,
These are all most difficult examinations.

   I have
Two examinations to pass:
   Life and God.
I feel I shall fare well.

   I have
One examination to pass:
   God.
It seems I have already passed it.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, Part 7, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973