240430 The End

The End

Each new beginning marks the end

Of something else, that's true

Yet, every ending's not a thing

To necessarily rue

Though endings can be sad affairs

Tis not always that way

For often times a thing must end

For new to come in play

What young child doesn't count the days

Until the end of school

Or teen anticipate the end

Of strong parental rule

For, end of school means summer's here

From studies, take a break

And end of teens begins the steps

Independence now must take

Likewise, a wedding day marks end

Of searching, single life

But, beginning of the journey 

As a husband and a wife

And working days will reach an end

No matter what career 

Then, days begin quite differently

When retirement is here

All through life, things come to an end

It simply is life's way

So cherish each season you're in

For all will end one day

No matter your life's journey 

On the Lord, you can depend

So begin each day with joyful praise

To the God who knows no end

If on earth you've served Christ Jesus 

Then, to heaven, you'll ascend

To begin a life in paradise 

For eternity! Amen