18. He played

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He played with

His ignorance-neighbour.

Therefore,

His name died

Before his body’s death.

He played with

His knowledge-brother.

Therefore,

His name lived

Long after his body’s death.

He played with

His Compassion-Mother.

Therefore,

Mother Earth claimed

His unparalleled beauty.

He played with

His Silence-Father.

Therefore,

Father Heaven claimed

His soul’s fulfilled duty.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 3, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
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