The Old Year

The old year had its ‘ups and downs'; The old year brought some sorrows, joys; The old year had its surprises; The old year was both good and bad. Some dreams and aims are unattained; Some problems defied solution; Some desires are not fulfilled; Some nagging dilemmas, unsolved. Some nations had their ‘peaks and troughs'; Some wars had ceased; new ones began; The plight of poor must be improved; But by and large, old year was good. God blessed us in so many ways; God saved us from grim situations; God found the sheep that went astray; God met our wants despite delays. Miracles happened too galore; Light dispelled darkness; truth prevailed; God rained his blessings, mercy, grace; But man stays discontent to core. Many had died in ways so strange; Many were born miraculously; The climate changed for worse with smog; The market trends are off the mark. But we must thank the Almighty; We cannot do a thing alone; We must be pure of mind and heart; We must pray fervently to God. God keep our nation one and strong; God solve our looming problems big; God bless our people and our land; God rout devils, evil-doers! Copyright by Dr John Celes 31-12-2015