Squirrel: Service
Squirrel, my squirrel,You served the Lord Rama
With your devoted service.
You carried grains of sand
While he was building
His famous bridge
To fight against Ravana,
The force undivine.
He has made you immortal.
You carry his name
On your heart.
Your service-glory
Is far beyond the death-dart.
Sri Chinmoy, Animal Kingdom, Agni Press, 1973