Before he writes a book
He reads ten booksWritten by others.
After he has written his book
He stops reading altogetherBooks written by others.
He reads and reads and reads
His book until he emptiesHis appreciation-mountain,
Admiration-ocean, adoration-moonOn his beloved creation-son,
A mere book. ```From:Sri Chinmoy,The Wings of Light, part 2, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974
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