22. My expectations
I do not expect any criticismFrom you who love me.
I do not expect any scolding
From you who love me.
I expect only appreciation
From you who really love me.
I expect only admiration
From you who really love me.
You know that if you do
What I expect from you,
I will give you
My heart of love,
My heart of sacrifice
And my soul of constant vigilance,
Eternal vigilance.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 18, Agni Press, 1974