651. TWO LANGUAGES

From Heaven’s dreaming life
I learn the language of smiles.
I must say, it is a very difficult language.
      Therefore
Everybody is afraid of it.

From earth’s sleeping life
I learn the language of tears.
I must say, it is a very easy language.
      Therefore
Everybody loves it.
Sri Chinmoy, Europe-Blossoms, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974