Sieze the Day!
Lord, let me not spend my life trying to defend my life-
But never let me cease to find ways for its release.
I shall not demand to hold it in my hand
I shall not insist to grasp life with clenched fists
I will not deposit my treasure or cause it
To be placed in the ground and stored
When it should be outpoured.
I prefer to embrace the light, for what darkness hides we do not know
To sieze the day to fight the fight , to be vessels from which your life can flow.
Not noting the inevitable or observing some obvious flaw
But to be occupied with the pursuit of a life that's filled with awe!
It is not my good sense, but only your good grace
That taught me to sieze the day, to run the good race.
for when I take my long lon rest in you
You will make my life strong , blessed and true...
Copyright 1994 Anthony Foster