179. SPEAK GRAVELY

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Since you are speaking,

Speak gravely, please,

For you are talking of grave things.

Life is not a dream.

Death is not an extinction sure.

Life is reality-freedom searching

And freedom-achieving-shore.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,A Soulful Cry Versus a Fruitful Smile, Agni Press, 1977
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