10.

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My Lord,

Will You allow me

To be as good as You are?

Certainly.

Do you know why,

My child?

Why, my Lord?

Because,

If you become as good as I am,

Then I will be able

To enjoy My retirement,

Which I so desperately need.

```

From:Sri Chinmoy,My child, you and I are in the same boat, Agni Press, 1991
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