251. Essence and substance

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Essence pure,

Substance sure.

Essence tells me

What I was

And what I can

Eventually be.

Substance tells me

To live eternally, soulfully

In the satisfaction-sea.

```

From:Sri Chinmoy,A soulful cry versus a fruitful smile, Agni Press, 1977
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