The Great Clock

The Great Clock
 
The clock of life is wound but once,
     And no man has the power
To tell just when the hand will stop.
     At late or early hour.
 
Now is the only time you own;
     Live, love, toil with a will,
Plan no faith in tomorrow for
     The clock may then be still.
 
Wear today a cheerful face
     In everything you do.
The sunshine that you radiate
     Will shine right back at you.
 
Speak today a word of hope
     To someone in distress;
When you lift another’s load
     You make your burdens less.
 
Do today a gracious deed
     And do it with a smile;
It’s little daily acts like these
     That make your life worthwhile.
 
by Author Unknown