197. I have tried
I have tried time and againTo remove the curse of life.
But alas, I have failed.
I have tried time and again
To garland the duty of life.
I have at times succeeded.
I have at times successfully sailed
My life's dream-boat
In the sea of beauty's reality-shore.
Sri Chinmoy, A soulful cry versus a fruitful smile, Agni Press, 1977