—Devakananda Das Brahmacary (Ronald Hoyt)

In the valley of the heart
lies the seed of the spirit-

Water thy seed
With rains of love.

Seek the source
which shines within
as the flower faces
the sun
and drinks thereof.

When the wind blows,
sway as gently
as the tree stretches
from side to side,
keeping thy roots
rooted in God.

Open the heart
singing songs of love,
rejoice in the Name of the Lord
as the bird that sings
at the sight of the sky.