615. When he lived in the world

When he lived
In the world ruled by Satan,
He was simply shocked
By its madness.

When he lived
In the world ruled by Death,
He was simply shocked
By its stark coldness.

When he lived
In the world ruled by Hope,
He was simply shocked
By its orphan sadness.
Sri Chinmoy, The Wings of Light, part 13, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974