New Year

A whole new year stretching out before me
As I stand at the beginning
The end seems far away
The clock ticks on.

Race.

One, two, three, four.

Every second a second past.
Sixty seconds make a minute.
Sixty minutes make an hour.
Twenty-four hours make a day.
Seven days make a week.
Four weeks make a month.
Twelve months make a year.

It is over.
Every second a second past.
Every second a second lost.
Every second counts.
Every second precious.
Every second brings you closer
To the end.