19. Because he believes
He lives in a dream-boat    But
He breathes in frustration-flames.
Why does he live?
    He lives because
    He believes in God’s future Smile.
Why does he breathe?
    He breathes because
    He believes in the immortality
    Of his earth-life.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 7, Vishma Press, 1974