743. Bless me

A sky of frustration
I have.
A sea of turmoil
I am.
An island of peace
I need.

O world, present me not
With your garland of constant frowns.
O Lord, bless me, bless me
With your sunny summits.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 15, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973