Translation
Only the other day I sawMy life’s hallowed dawn.
Today I see Death’s tenebrous darkness.
Only the other day my name was hope.
Today I have become
A broken heart-world.
Only the other day my friend
Was a sweet and golden dream.
Today I see all-where
The reality-night.
Sri Chinmoy, Illumination-Song and Liberation-Dance, part 4, Agni Press, 1976
