139. He spoke

He spoke to his past.

Alas, he is clothed

In soulless tears

And lifeless sighs.

He spoke to his present.

Alas, he is clothed

In brooding fears

And teeming doubts.

He spoke to his future.

Alas, he is clothed

In a visionless soul

And a missionless goal.

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Dance of Life, part 3, Agni Press, 1973
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