God built and launched this year for you;
Upon the bridge you stand;
It’s your ship, aye, your own ship,
And you are in command.
Just what the twelve months’ trip will do
Rests wholly, solely, friend, with you.
Your logbook kept from day to day
My friend, what will it show?
Have you on your appointed way
Made progress, yes or no?
The log will tell, like guiding star,
The sort of captain that you are.
For weal or woe this year is yours;
Your ship is on life’s sea
Your acts, as captain, must decide
Whichever it shall be;
So now in starting on your trip,
Ask God to help you sail your ship.
By Alfred Lord Tennyson
Happy New Year!
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Thanks for reblogging, Viv! Happy New Year 🙂
Dear Joanne, happy blissful new year! This poem is a wonderful gift, to be shared with many <3. Looking forward to meeting you this year. hugs, Saskia
Hope to connect in the spring.Thanks for dropping by, Saskia 🙂
Love this poem & ship! Have a happy 2015!
Thanks Anne! Best wishes for a happy and productive 2015. 🙂
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope 2015 brings health, happiness, and prosperity to each and every one of you.
Thanks for reblogging, Neva! 🙂