26. I am afraid of beauty

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I am afraid of earth-beauty.

It is nothing but ugliness.

I am afraid of Heaven-beauty

It seems it is all-devouring power.

I am afraid of God-Beauty.

It tells me that it will eclipse

My long-treasured individuality.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,The Silence-Song, Agni Press, 1975
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