327. A TRULY PRICELESS FRIEND
A truly priceless friend have I:My gratitude-heart.
This friend of mine cancels the arrival
   Of death-dart.
This friend of mine accelerates my
   Godward journey.
This friend of mine grants me,
   Unconditionally,
Ecstasy-sea.
Sri Chinmoy, A Soulful Cry Versus a Fruitful Smile, Agni Press, New York, 1977
