48. I speak

```

I speak to God

Because

God understands me.

I speak to Heaven

Because

Heaven appreciates me.

I speak not to man

Because

Man neither understands me

Nor appreciates me.

To my wide surprise,

He does not even recognise me. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 15, Vishma Press, 1974
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