251. ESSENCE AND SUBSTANCE

```

Essence pure,

Substance sure.

Essence tells me

What I was

And what I can

Eventually be.

Substance tells me

To live in the

Present satisfaction-tree.

```

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