15. Broken bridges
My hope was the bridge    Between
My earth-cry and my Heaven-smile.
Alas, the bridge broke down
    Because
I forgot to pray
    This morning.
My promise was the bridge
    Between
My earth-necessity and my Heaven-immortality.
Alas, the bridge collapsed
    Because
I forgot to meditate
    Last evening.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 7, Vishma Press, 1974