Forget
the past and live the present hour;
Now
is the time to work, the time to fill
The
soul with noblest thoughts, the time to will
Heroic
deeds, to use whatever dower
Heaven
has bestowed, to test our utmost
power.
Now
is the time to love, and better still
To
serve our loved ones, over passing ill
to
rise triumphant; thus the perfect flower
Of
life shall come to fruitage; wealth amass
For
grandest giving ere the time be gone.
Be
glad
today,
tomorrow may bring tears;
Be
brave today, the darkest night will pass,
And
golden rays will usher in the dawn;
Who
conquers now shall rule the coming years.
~
Sarah K. Bolton ~
US
Poet (1841-1916)
