257. I am proud of my life

Destruction:
That was my animal life.
I was proud of it,
But no more.

Aspiration:
That is my human life.
I am proud of it,
And I shall remain so.

Realisation:
That will be my future life.
I am sure my Lord
Will be proud of it,
And soon I shall echo Him.
Sri Chinmoy, The Goal is won, Sri Chinmoy Centre, New York, 1974