In memory of Premavatar Paramhansa Yogananda 1893-1952

For many days, I sat to contemplate
and reflect on what the yogi had written,
only to fall into a deep, sleepless meditation.

Moved to record my humble thoughts,
suitably inspired by spiritual love,
it was as though the Great Goddess said to me,
"With Joy go forth and be led in Peace
to the Paradise of Now.
Forget the Past, which cannot be undone.
Dwell not on Tomorrow,
but be content with Today's blessings."

To which a sweet angel of love added,
his cherubic smile reflecting loving-kindness:
"For thine is His Kingdom,
thy heart reflecting His Will,
until thou doth rest in eternal Slumber.
For thus Death doth claim thee --
His Voice brings thee Home,
Forever at one with God."

Yet, at the close of my meditation,
I heard these two voices as one,
and recorded them ad verbatim.

With Joy go forth and be led in Peace
to the Paradise of Now.
Forget the Past, which cannot be undone.
Dwell not on Tomorrow,
but be content with Today's blessings.

For thine is His Kingdom,
thy heart reflecting His Will,
until thou doth rest in eternal Slumber.
For thus Death doth claim thee --
His Voice brings thee Home,
Forever at one with God.