THE RHYTHM OF THE BUTTERFLY Contemporary Poetry Anthology by Santosh Kumar Biswa
If you say ‘No’ The old man sank back down on his bed Before his farewell from his breather, Laid his hand on his master's hand, And asked, "Where will I land when I go?" "I don't know what God knows But, you can ask what God calls for With your mind to yourself," replied the master. "What does God call for?" God asks, "Were you jealous at any time? Did you hurt anyone at any time? Were you envious at any time? Did you speak against anyone at any time? Were you lustful at any time? Did you ever tell a lie to anyone? Were you the lover of worldly materials? And, how often did you pray and repent?
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