12. Exiled

When I danced with doubt,
    I was exiled
From God’s Kingdom-Light.

When I sang with fear,
    I was exiled
From God’s Kingdom-Bliss.

When I spoke with jealousy,
    I was exiled
From God’s Kingdom-Love.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 3, Vishma Press, New York, 1974