9. Yesterday, today, tomorrow

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O greedy yesterday,

Do not follow me, please.

It is not nice to follow someone

Without his permission.

O speedy today,

Do not be a deer, please.

Please be a tortoise.

Have you forgotten the unforgettable maxim:

“Slow and steady wins the race”?

O my tardy tomorrow,

How long do you want me to wait for you?

“Time and tide wait for no man”.

Hasten your arrival, please,

If your compassion-breath at all

cares for my life. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 13, Agni Press, 1974
Sourced from https://srichinmoylibrary.com/gb_13