Poems about Shame

Poems on Shame

by Sri Chinmoy

Shame, shame!  
My heart still craves for fame.
Fame, fame!  
What do I need it for  
As long as I am chosen  
By God Himself  
To participate eternally
In His cosmic Game?

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Disobedience,  
Shame on you!  
You are  
The worst possible extremist
In God-rejection.

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Before you seek fame,  
Can you not see shame  
Is standing right in front of you?

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You will not be devoured  
By shame and guilt  
If you just kindle the flames
Of your aspiration-heart
With God's smiling Compassion-Eye.

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I shall try    
To shield you from shame
Only when you do not try
To blame the world
For your downfall.
 

Poems by Sri Chinmoy

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