3023. On the eve of his venture

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On the eve of his hazardous venture

Three extremely intimate friends of his

Quite quietly deserted him:

His volcano-will,

His sky-peace,

His sun-joy.

Alas, alas, alas!

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From:Sri Chinmoy,Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, part 31, Agni Press, 1982
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