18. This is not my birthday

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This is not my birthday.

My birthday was yesterday,

When God and I sang and played.

This is not my birthday.

O earth-pilgrims,

Why do you torture me

With earthly gifts?

I need only one Heavenly gift,

Love:

Love from God,

Love from God alone. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 4, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
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