The cusp of old and new

of ‘was’ and ‘yet to be’

of actions past and imminent

replete with blessing and lament

life’s thread-rich tapestry 

The cusp of then and now

of ‘known’ and ‘yet to see’

of deepest joy and sore regret

of dreams fulfilled and goals unmet

mere ripples in a sea......

........of life advancing wave on wave

a cadenced journey birth to grave

no selfish gain or comfort crave

my prayer cry “All I am I gave”

Soon enough to rest

replete, complete and blessed

in God’s serenity

 

Geoff Bateman, 31 December 2013