He Played

He played with power.
Alas, no beauty therein.

He played with speed.
Alas, no beauty therein.

He played with compassion.
Alas, no beauty therein.

He played at last
With the self-giving love.
Lo !
Beauty within,
Beauty without,
Beauty below,
Beauty above.

By  Sri Chinmoy

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(Library of Sri Chinmoy Poetry)      (Selected Poetry)     (Aphorisms)