748. When they near their end

When December-life
Nears 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, The Dance of Life, part 15, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973