15. Broken bridges
My hope was the bridgeBetween
My earth-cry and my Heaven-smile.
Alas, the bridge broke down
Because
I forgot to pray
This morning.
My promise was the bridge
Between
My earth-necessity and my Heaven-immortality.
Alas, the bridge collapsed
Because
I forgot to meditate
Last evening.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 7, Vishma Press, 1974