I stretch unused, unspotted, without blemish.
I stretch before you three hundred sixty-five days long.
I will present each day in its turn, a new leaf in the
Book of Life, for you to place upon it your imprint.
It remains for you to make of me what you will;
if you write with integrity & honest firm steady strokes,
my pages will be a joy to look upon when the next New Year comes.
If the pen falters & is overcome by hate, uncertainty, doubt
or if transgressions should mar the page, it will become an unfortunate day,
that will be remembered with pain & regret...
I am the New Year;
During each hour of three hundred sixty-five days,
I will give you 60 minutes, white and pure,
that have never before known, the use of man.
I present thee...
It remains for you to fill them with sixty jeweled seconds of
Hope for Peace, Love, Patience, Fruitful Endeavor,
And trust in God.
I am the New Year: I am here - but once past,
I can never to be recalled.
Make me your best.
Happy New Year Marian, looking forward to what comes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rick...I have been very fortunate to have had your friendship through the year 2009 and looking forward to 2010. Wishing you a prosperous and wonderful New Year to you and yours! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Marian! I hope the New Year is all you wish it to be!
ReplyDeleteThanks Al - my neighbor in Louisiana that I hope to meet one day! Happy New Year to you and yours! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy and Prosperous 2010 to you!
ReplyDeleteMay all the good you have given be returned 100 fold to you.....;)
Thanks CDGardens...I'm wishing you and yours a wonderful 2010 my friend. :)
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