4. Compassion

When I use my little 'i'
And my infernal 'I',
My compassion is the dance
Of my attachment-sea.

When I use my big 'I'
And my transcendental 'I'
My compassion is the perfection
Of God's ever-transcending Beyond.
Sri Chinmoy, My California Redwoods, Agni Press, New York, 1974