540. Gratitude

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When I offered my feeble gratitude to God,

He immediately said,

“Ah, what is it?

I have never seen

Such a beautiful thing in all My life

Either in Heaven or on earth.

Can I use it for a purpose divine?”

I smilingly said,

“Certainly You can.

It is for Your daily and constant use.”

When I offered my powerful gratitude to man,

He immediately blurted out,

“You know your deception

Has touched the topmost bough of the earth-tree.

I have given you my silver advice, my golden promise

And my diamond assurance.

Although they were the products

Of the world of fury,

I certainly deserve infinitely more

Living and fulfilling gratitude

Than what you have given me today.

Take it back,

Take it back,

You rogue, you beggar-woman!

From now on my life of compassion

Shall barter nothing

With the bones of a beggar-woman.”

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From:Sri Chinmoy,The Wings of Light, part 11, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974
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