This is an AABB poem I wrote that contemplates the new year on the horizon and how every day is a blessing from the Lord. Each day brings with it new opportunities to serve the Lord in all we do. Also, we are called to always be ready for calamity and hardship, both in season and out. For we never know when calamity may come upon us, and the Lord teaches us it comes like a thief in the night to those who are unprepared. Yet, to those who follow the Lord, no hardship comes as a surprise. For the man following the Lord knows he is promised trouble throughout all his days, and any respite is but a fleeting moment.
One year's end marks another's start
So begins another chance to chase God's heart
For chase as one might on this side of life
There is not to catch but a bit more strife
For never are we done with that grueling race
The task set before us upon the earth's face
We run till we die and are called home
Only at our last breath do we then cease to roam
A new year unto us is as a new day
A blessing we recieve each in its own way
For each new day is yet a chance to do good
And with each year God endures more than He should
For the Lord is patient with those of the world
Wanting each to be spared from His wrath unfurled
Thus, He waits long for each one to repent
Until the day comes when He can no longer relent
Thus should we be as patient as our Lord
Not being so quick to draw out our sword
But being ready for battle when the day comes
On the day we are called by the Lord's war drums
And no man does know when that day shall be
For the Father reveals it not to anyone's plea
Thus always must His warriors be ready to fight
So the day shall not come as a thief in the night
We approach this year's end as we do any others
Ready to do good to ourselves and our brothers
May we test not the Lord with inaction or pride
For then in vain would His Son have died
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