18. THIS IS NOT MY BIRTHDAY
This is not my birthday.My birthday was yesterday,
When God and I sang and played.
This is not my birthday.
O earth-pilgrims,
Why do you torture me
With earthly gifts?
I need only one Heavenly gift,
Love:
Love from God,
Love from God alone.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, Part 4, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
