25. God-bird

O time-bird,
I want you
    And
    I need you.

O success-bird,
I need you
    And
    I need you.

O progress-bird,
Others may need you
    But
    I never need you.

O God-bird,
Where are you?
    Do you not need me?
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 3, Vishma Press, New York, 1974