606. My dreams and my realities

When I am compelled to live with dreams,
I try hard to get rid of them,
Soon.

When I am compelled to live with realities,
I try hard to get rid of them,
Soon.

Why?
Why?
Because my dreams
Are nothing but false hopes.

Why?
Why?
Because my realities
Are nothing but barren deserts.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 13, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973