22. My expectations
I do not expect any criticism    From you who love me.
I do not expect any scolding
    From you who love me.
I expect only appreciation
    From you who really love me.
I expect only admiration
    From you who really love me.
You know that if you do
    What I expect from you,
I will give you
    My heart of love,
    My heart of sacrifice
    And my soul of constant vigilance,
    Eternal vigilance.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 18, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
