Happy New Year 2016

Are we not better off than parents dear? Isn't world in better shape than yester-years? Why then be pessimistic, live with fear? So, wear a smile and laugh as New Year nears! Forget the sorrow, pain, the old year brought; Remember just the good things God gave us; With hope anew, courage, to walk we ought; Our loving God who cares will surely bless! Resolve, we must for better things to do; Our selfishness must just be cast away; So, count the blessings God gave me and you; Let's pray, each dawn will bring a better day! Our patriotism must be forefront; Our love for fellowmen must fill our hearts; For truth and fairness, we must daily hunt; More sanctity must bathe our body parts. Let's wipe the tears off faces of brethren; Let's help the needy and downtrodden souls; Let's make the world a place akin heaven; Let's don a dress of purity for roles! We must be less corrupt in future days; We must avoid more wars and live in peace; We must in life, give up our sinful ways; We must find cures anew for each disease. The heinous crimes must vanish by resolve; The fights within the nation ought to stop; Our vexing life-problems, we ought to solve; With labour hard, we must climb to the top. An optimistic attitude is great; We should not lie or cheat our fellowmen; Pray more to God that problems must abate; Our hearts must turn for virtues, a haven. Let's learn from past mistakes and be alert; Security of nation must be prime; Let's keep the roads, rivers, air without dirt; Let's make our lives joyful and more sublime. ‘Happy New Year 2016! ' Copyright by Dr John Celes 28-12-2015