351. MANY A TIME
Many a time I have tried to cut    The root of ignorance-night.
Each time I tried I sadly failed,
    Therefore I gave up.
Now my surrendered life to God’s
    Compassion-height
    And Compassion-delight
    Can cut the root of ignorance-night.
Sri Chinmoy, A Soulful Cry Versus a Fruitful Smile, Agni Press, 1977