175. The waves of temptation, frustration and destruction

Temptation-waves
Are the armies of the day.
    In vain my vital fights with them,
    In vain.

    Frustration-waves
Are the armies of the night.
    In vain my heart fights with them,
    In vain.

    Destruction-waves
Are the armies of tomorrow.
    In vain my soul fights with them,
    In vain.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 4, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973