50. The deserter

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His mother guided him and moulded him.

His father blessed him and protected him.

His God divinised him and immortalised him.

But alas,

He deserted his inner life of dream

And

Negated his outer life of reality.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 8, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
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