This Odd Behaviour by Sara McNeill, Brighton, England
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t this stage Seeing how far there is to go, And knowing by now the utter helplessness Of hopelessness, I shout aloud the words of your merry song; Inviting all calamities and difficulties, And along the road Hear other voices raised singing: “Let despair and disappointment Ravage and destroy the garden of your life.” Together we carouse: “Brotherliness is the link And the common enjoyment of suffering.” * I share this odd behaviour With strangers who, though unknown to me Are known to me. It is the age of Aquarius And You have changed the water into wine And us into drunks. As drinking partners we sing your merry song Of mad happiness, Staggering along on drunken legs Endeavouring to walk straight, Holding on to each other for dear life, Not trying to drown our sorrows Lord, Just striving to lose ourselves completely And find You now, For who can bear the thought of Another seven hundred years? * The Song of the New Life – Meher Baba
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