When they near their end
When December-lifeNears its end,
Christmas comes.
When Doubt-fight
Nears its end,
Faith blossoms.
When Fear-night
Nears its end,
Courage roars.
When Ignorance-sea
Nears its end,
Perfection glows.
Sri Chinmoy, Brother Jesus, Agni Press, New York, 1975
