Hearken, O Earth... Poem by Umasree Raghunath

"Thy voice is heard as a melodious chant in the stillness of my heart,
and is translated in my head by words which are inadequate,
and replete with Thee.
And these words are addressed to the Earth and say to her,
"Poor Sorrowful Earth, remember that I am present in Thee,
and lost not hope, each effort, each grief, joy and each pang.
each call of thy heart, each aspiration, of thy soul.
each renewal of thy seasons, all, all without exception.
what seems to thee sorrowful and what seems to be thee joyous;
what seem to thee ugly and what seems to Thee beautiful,
all infallibly lead thee towards me, who am endless peace;
shadowless light, perfect harmony, certitude, rest and supreme Blessedness! ! ! ! "
Hearken O Earth, to the sublime voice that arises
Hearken O Earth, take new courage! ! ! !