To Sri Aurobindo

However I may meet thee

On any lane or byway

Swim the farthest sea

Or travel an unknown highway.

I'd track the meteor's flight

Or walk through darkening night,

Lord again to see thee

Thy radiant smile to greet me.

And yet to surrender desire -

And turn from the beckoning mire,

To tend a still wavering flame

And with each conscious breath speak her name.

Where can I meet thee great Sire

If all is not cast in the fire

For thee to remould and inspire

The godhead to rise from the pyre?