327. A TRULY PRICELESS FRIEND
A truly priceless friend have I:My gratitude-heart.
This friend of mine cancels the arrival
    Of death-dart.
This friend of mine accelerates my
    Godward journey.
This friend of mine grants me,
    Unconditionally,
Ecstasy-sea.
Sri Chinmoy, A Soulful Cry Versus a Fruitful Smile, Agni Press, 1977