9919. My Body Unconsciously Protested
My body unconsciously protestedWhen I asked it to be wakeful.
My vital vehemently protested
When I asked it to be peaceful.
My mind cleverly protested
When I asked it to be soulful.
My heart cheerfully agreed
When I asked it to be helpful
To friends and foes alike.
Sri Chinmoy, Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, part 100, Agni Press, 1983
