478. Friendless am I

No friend have I
In Heaven.
They all have descended
To work for the world.

No friend have I
On earth.
They all have ascended
To rest in Heaven.

Friendless in Heaven,
I cry for earth-entrance.
Friendless on earth,
I cry for Heaven-exit.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 10, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973