Do Not Wait

Do Not Wait

Are there duties left undone?
     Are there laurels to be won?
While the new year has begun,
     Do not wait.

Is there someone’s heart to cheer?
     Have you made life’s road less drear?
You’ve a chance in this new year.
     Do not wait.

Have you left life’s pages wet?
     With the tears of some regret?
You’ve a few bright pages yet.
     Do not wait.

Fill them full of life’s that true,
     Scatter smiles when days look blue,
They’ll reflect more light to you.
     Do not wait.

Are your records just as bright
     As you wish they were to-night?
You can make them nearer right.
     Do not wait.

By Lumilla Claire Clark