9039. The Heart's Immediate Descent
The heart at times cherishesThe mistaken belief
That the body, vital and mind,
In spite of their disobedience,
Live in the world of joy.
Alas, the pure oneness-heart
Is tempted to join them,
Only to begin its immediate descent.
Sri Chinmoy, Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, part 91, Agni Press, 1983