Thought
Once there was by ocean’s shore
A place to lodge and eat and more
The guests who came from abroad
Loved the views so paid the board
The owners - so preoccupied
Never viewed the scenes outside
Mind’s boarding guests now survey
As life in seconds drifts away
For a while watch the thought
For aims ambitious plans you sought
If of pleasure , health or gain
Then these displace - learn to abstain
A world of lust of flesh and pride
Will act to true inheritance hide
For no longer set to make repairs
Improving lot in human affairs,
But access depth of spiritual realm
Where ecstatic joy will overwhelm
Be not deceived that you are holy
That world is depraved and lowly
Holiness deprives not nor removes
Scenic joys and wondrous views
That place us on levels high to rest
Where spiritual values are manifest
Prayer
O Supreme Spirit, thou alone art the only holy one, not only found and revealed in my depths but in every nook and cranny of my human field. Grant that I may forget myself and my small grievances but lose myself wholly in selfless devotion to Thee.
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